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The quantity demanded for wireless computer mouses is Qd = 500 - 1.75P, and the quantity supplied is Qs = 450 + 0.25P.
a. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity.
b. Is total surplus maximized at 440 mouses? Explain.
c. If the market price is currently $10, is there a shortage or surplus of mouses? How do you know?
d. If the market price is $40, is there a shortage or surplus of mouses? How do you know?


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Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed ledgers that contain information supporting accounts listed in the general ledger, such as details on accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed records that contain information about specific accounts, which together support and reconcile with summary amounts in the general ledger.

Daily Postings

The routine process of recording transactions in the books of accounts or ledgers on a daily basis to ensure financial records are up-to-date.

Control Account

An account in the general ledger used to simplify the recording of transactions and track the total amounts for financial statement purposes, often summarizing the details that are held in a subsidiary ledger.

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