Suppose the Market Clearing Price Is $1

question 323

Multiple Choice

Suppose the market clearing price is $1.25 and the price ceiling is $1.50. The price that prevails in the market will be

• A) $1.50.
• B) $1.25.
• C) less than $1.25.
• D) more than $1.50.

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