The Demand Function for a Certain Brand of Compact Disc

question 95

Multiple Choice

The demand function for a certain brand of compact disc is given by where p is the wholesale unit price in dollars and x is the quantity demanded each week, measured in units of a thousand. Determine the consumers' surplus if the wholesale market price is set at $2/disc. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

• A) $16,346
• B) $16,790
• C) $16,880
• D) $16,667

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Definitions:

Express Warranty

is a seller’s promise or guarantee that a product will meet certain quality and reliability standards, explicitly stated in the contract or sales agreement.

Credit

The ability of a consumer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

Sample

A portion, piece, or segment taken from something larger to represent the quality, style, or nature of the whole.

Merchantability

An implied warranty that goods sold by a merchant are reasonably fit for the general purpose for which they are sold.