Use the Following Information to Answer the Following Questions

question 116

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the following questions.
Market for used cars:
Demand: Q_d = 154,000 - 86P
Supply: Q_s = -100 + 14P
-What would be the equilibrium quantity for used cars?

• A) 100
• B) 154,100
• C) 21,474
• D) 1,541
• E) 153,900

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Definitions:

Esters

Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids where the hydrogen in the hydroxyl group is replaced by an alkyl or aryl group, often responsible for the aroma of fruits.

Transesterification

A chemical reaction in which an ester is transformed into another ester through the exchange of the alkoxy group.

Methyl Benzoate

An ester formed from methanol and benzoic acid, commonly used in perfumery and flavorings.

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed by the reaction of ethanol with sodium metal, commonly used in organic synthesis.