The Demand for Microwaves in a Certain Country Is Given

question 31

Multiple Choice

The demand for microwaves in a certain country is given by: D = 8,000 - 30P, where P is the price of a microwave. Supply by domestic microwave producers is: S = 4,000 + 10P. If this economy opens to trade while the world price of a microwave is $50, and the government imposes a tariff of $30 per microwave, then the domestic quantity supplied will be ________ microwaves.

• A)4,000
• B)4,500
• C)4,800
• D)5,000

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at those prices.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue gained by selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Profit Maximizing Price

The price level at which a business can achieve the highest profit possible, based on its production costs and demand for its products.