The Demand Function for Orange Juice Is Q = 269

question 6

Multiple Choice

The demand function for orange juice is q = 269 - 9p and the supply function is q = 9 + 4p, where q is the number of units sold per year and p is the price per unit, expressed in dollars.The government decides to support the price of orange juice at a price floor of $24 per unit by buying orange juice and destroying all that it has purchased.How many units must the government destroy per year?

• A)52
• B)56
• C)25
• D)61
• E)57

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