Assume that the demand curve D(p) given below is the market demand for widgets: Q=D(p)=1651−14pQ=D(p)=1651-14p, p > 0 Let the market supply of widgets be given by: Q=S(p)=−5+10pQ=S(p)=-5+10p, p > 0 where p is the price and Q is the quantity. The functions D(p) and S(p) give the number of widgets demanded and supplied at a given price.       What is the equilibrium price? Please round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Answer (1 point)

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Assume that the demand curve D(p) given below is the market demand for widgets:

Q=D(p)=1651−14pQ=D(p)=1651-14p, p > 0

Let the market supply of widgets be given by:

Q=S(p)=−5+10pQ=S(p)=-5+10p, p > 0

where p is the price and Q is the quantity. The functions D(p) and S(p) give the number of widgets demanded and supplied at a given price.

 
 
 
What is the equilibrium price?

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What is the equilibrium quantity?

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What is the consumer surplus at equilibrium?

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What is the producer surplus at equilibrium?

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What is the unmet demand at equilibrium?

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