Suppose That the Demand Curve for a Good Is Given

question 155

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the demand curve for a good is given by Q_D = 60 - 0.5P_D,while the supply curve for the good is given by Q_S = 20 + 0.5P_S.If the price in this market is currently equal to 30,then the quantity demanded is ______ and the quantity supplied is _____.

• A) 60;20
• B) 35;45
• C) 45;35
• D) 20;60
• E) 40;40

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Definitions:

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