Scenario 7-1
Suppose Market Demand Is Given by the Equation $$Q ^ { D } = 40 - 2 P$$

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Short Answer

Scenario 7-1
Suppose market demand is given by the equation
$$Q ^ { D } = 40 - 2 P$$
-Refer to Scenario 7-1. If the market equilibrium price is $10, how much is total consumer surplus in this market?

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