Assume the Demand Function for Scooters Is Given by QD

question 7

Multiple Choice

Assume the demand function for scooters is given by QD = 20,000 - 10P + 0.2I, where P = price of a scooter, and I = average income of consumers. Also, assume the supply function of scooters is given by QS = 20 P. If the market for scooters is perfectly competitive, and the average income of consumers is $20,000, what are the equilibrium price and quantity in this market?

• A) The equilibrium price is $16,000, and 800 scooters are traded.
• B) The equilibrium price is $1,600, and 32,000 scooters are traded.
• C) The equilibrium price is $800, and 16,000 scooters are traded.
• D) The equilibrium price is $800, and 32,000 scooters are traded.

Understand the concept and application of matched and independent samples in hypothesis testing.

Calculate and interpret the point estimates and margins of error in inferential statistics.

Understand and apply the concept of pooled variance and its relevance in statistical analysis.

Distinguish between different types of sampling distributions and their applications in hypothesis testing.

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