The Demand for DVD Players in a Country Is Given

question 68

Multiple Choice

The demand for DVD players in a country is given by D = 300 - 0.2P,where P is the price of a DVD player.Supply by domestic producers is given by S = 100 + 0.8P.The world price of a DVD player equals $100.In equilibrium,when this economy is closed to trade,the quantity of DVD players demanded domestically equals _________,and when this economy opens to trade,the quantity of DVD players demanded domestically equals __________.

• A) 180;260
• B) 180;280
• C) 260;180
• D) 260;280
• E) 280;260

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Fixed cost refers to a cost that does not change with the level of output or sales in the short term, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Sunk Cost

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered.

Incremental Revenues

Additional income received from a particular action or decision, beyond what would have been received without it.

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable and allocable to the production of goods or services.