Refer to the Following Graph

question 58

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following graph. Which of the following pairs of equations describes the supply and demand curves?

• A) Qs = 0.4P + 10; Qd =30 + P, respectively
• B) Qs = 0.4P + 10; Qd =30, respectively
• C) Qs = 2.5P − 25; P = 30 + P, respectively
• D) Qs = 2.5P − 25; P = 30, respectively

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