Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Equilibrium Price, Quantity

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Equilibrium Price, Quantity $$\begin{array} { c c c } \hline \boldsymbol { P } & \boldsymbol { Q } _ { \mathbf { d } } & \boldsymbol { Q } _ { \mathbf { s } } \\\hline \$ 10 & 50 & 30 \\12 & 45 & 35 \\14 & 40 & 40 \\16 & 35 & 45 \\18 & 30 & 50 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-(Table: Equilibrium Price, Quantity) Refer to the table. If the supply curve for the product shifted to the right such that 10 more units of the good are supplied at every price, what is the new equilibrium price?

• A) $12
• B) $14
• C) $16
• D) $18

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Stated Value

A value assigned to a share of stock by the corporation’s board of directors, which is an arbitrary value used for accounting purposes.

Par Common Stock

The value assigned to a share of common stock in the company's charter, not indicative of the market value.

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A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with predetermined dividend payments.

Cash

Money in the form of bills or coins, available for transactions or banking.