Consider a Market Characterized by the Following Inverse Demand and Supply

question 20

Multiple Choice

Consider a market characterized by the following inverse demand and supply functions: P_X = 10 - 2Q_X and P_X = 2 + 2Q_X. Compute the surplus producers receive when an $8 per unit price floor is imposed on the market.

• A)$1.
• B)$2.
• C)$32.
• D)$33.

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Definitions:

Standard Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to complete a task or produce a unit of product under normal conditions.

Actual Rate

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Quantity Variance

Measures the difference between the actual amount of materials or labor used in production and the amount that should have been used, according to standards.

Standard Price

The predetermined cost of acquiring a product or receiving a service under normal conditions.