The Demand Function for a Certain Brand of Compact Disc

question 11

Short Answer

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 $4/disc. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
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