Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: Qs = 10P QD=150-20P where QS is the quantity supplied measured in units, QP is the quantity demanded measured n units, and P is the price measured in dollars.

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Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations:
Qs = 10P
QD = 150-20P
where Qs is the quantity supplied measured in units, QP is the quantity demanded measured
in units, and P is the price measured in dollars.
S₂
P
7.5
5.5
40
Qº=50
50
PS=$125
S₁
How are these calculated?
TS=$187.5
D
a. Solve for the equilibrium price and quantity in the market.
pe=5
150
Q
b. Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and the total surplus at the equilibrium.
CS=$62.5
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: Qs = 10P QD = 150-20P where Qs is the quantity supplied measured in units, QP is the quantity demanded measured in units, and P is the price measured in dollars. S₂ P 7.5 5.5 40 Qº=50 50 PS=$125 S₁ How are these calculated? TS=$187.5 D a. Solve for the equilibrium price and quantity in the market. pe=5 150 Q b. Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and the total surplus at the equilibrium. CS=$62.5
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