Suppose Julia and Zach Are the Only Consumers of Milk

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose Julia and Zach are the only consumers of milk.Julia's demand for milk is defined as at prices below $4 and zero for prices above $4.Zach's demand for milk is defined as at prices below $5 and zero for prices above $5.If the market price for milk is $4.50,market demand is

• A) Zero
• B) 1.5
• C) 1
• D) 10

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