In the market for lattes, researchers have estimated the following demand and supply curves.  Demand: P= 42 - 0.5Q Supply:    P=  0.06Q If the government, worried about the profitability of the coffee business, imposes a price floor in the market of $5. What is the size of the market surplus?(round your answer to include 2 decimal places)

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In the market for lattes, researchers have estimated the following demand and supply curves. 

Demand: P= 42 - 0.5Q

Supply:    P=  0.06Q

If the government, worried about the profitability of the coffee business, imposes a price floor in the market of $5. What is the size of the market surplus?(round your answer to include 2 decimal places) 

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