The Market Demand Function for Wheat Is Q^d = 10

question 11

Multiple Choice

The market demand function for wheat is Q^d = 10 - 2P and the market supply function is Q^s = 4P - 2,both measured in billions of bushels per year.Suppose the government wants to increase the price of wheat to $3/bushel and they impose a price support program to achieve their goal.How much wheat must the government buy?

• A) 10 billion bushels per year
• B) 4 billion bushels per year
• C) 6 billion bushels per year
• D) None

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