Suppose the Market Demand Function in a Certain Market Where

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose the market demand function in a certain market where Q is measured in thousands of units is Q^d = 20 - 2.5P,and the market supply function is Q^s = 2.5P - 7.5.How much deadweight loss would there be in this market if the quantity bought and sold was 5,000 units?

• A) $0.63
• B) $62.50
• C) $625
• D) $6,250

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