Consider a Market Characterized by the Following Demand and Supply

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider a market characterized by the following demand and supply conditions: P_X = 15 − 2Q_X and P_X = 3 + 2Q_X.The equilibrium price and quantity are,respectively:

• A) $3 and 9 units.
• B) $9 and 3 units.
• C) $12 and 4 units.
• D) $4 and 12 units.

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