The Market for Good X Consists of Only Two Consumers;

question 88

Multiple Choice

The market for good X consists of only two consumers; their demand curves are given by Q = 10 - 0.10P and Q = 5 - 0.10P. What is the market demand curve?

• A) Q_M = 15 - 0.2P if P ≥ $50, and Q_M = 5 - 0.10P if P < $50
• B) Q_M = 15 - 0.2P if P ≥ $50, and Q_M = 10 - 0.10P if P < $50
• C) Q_M = 15 - 0.2P if P < $50, and Q_M = 10 - 0.10P if P > $50
• D) Q_M = 15 - 0.2P

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