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At what price is this market in equilibrium?

Market Equilibrium (example question)

The following relationships describe monthly demand and supply conditions in the metropolitan area for recyclable aluminum:

QD = 317,500 – 10,000P (Demand)

QS   = 2,500 + 7,500P (Supply)

Where Q is quantity measured in pounds of aluminum scrap metal, and P is the price in cents per pound.  Complete the following table:

Price Quantity Supply Quantity Demand Surplus (+) / Shortage (-)

15 ¢   115,000 __________ ___________

16 ¢ __________ 157,500 ___________

17 ¢ __________ __________ ___________

18 ¢ __________ __________ ___________

19 ¢ __________ __________ ___________

20 ¢ __________ __________ ___________


At what price is this market in equilibrium?

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Market Equilibrium (example question)

The following relationships describe monthly demand and supply
conditions in the metropolitan area for recyclable aluminum:

QD = 317,500 – 10,000P (Demand)

QS = 2,500 + 7,500P (Supply)

Where Q is quantity measured in pounds of aluminum scrap metal, and P is
the price in cents per pound. Complete the following table:

Price Quantity Supply Quantity Demand Surplus (+) / Shortage (-)

15 Ñž 115,000 __________ ___________

16 Ñž __________ 157,500 ___________

17 Ñž __________ __________ ___________

18 Ñž __________ __________ ___________

19 Ñž __________ __________ ___________

20 Ñž __________ __________ ___________

At what price is this market in equilibrium?
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