Suppose That the Demand Function for an Appliance Is

question 249

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the demand function for an appliance is where q is the number of units and p is in dollars. What is the consumer's surplus if the equilibrium price is $17.6 and the equilibrium quantity is 21? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. ​

• A) $473
• B) $475
• C) $811
• D) $848
• E) $474

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