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Assume That a Market Is Defined by Two Equations: the Demand

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Assume that a market is defined by two equations: the demand equation is Qd = 60 - 5P, and the supply equation is Qs = 5P. Now suppose that a price ceiling is instituted at $3. Use this information to answer the questions below.
a. What is the equilibrium price and quantity in this market?
b. What is the amount of the shortage at the price ceiling?
c. What is the total value of time wasted by consumers standing in line?


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