Assume the market for beef is highly competitive. The market demand for beef is QD=40-2P where P is in dollars per pound and Q is billions of pounds of beef. The market supply for beef is QS=-10+8P. Calculate equilibrium market price, P*, quantity, Q*, and consumer surplus. Step by step please.

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Assume the market for beef is highly competitive. The market demand for beef is QD=40-2P where P is in dollars per pound and Q is billions of pounds of beef. The market supply for beef is QS=-10+8P. Calculate equilibrium market price, P*, quantity, Q*, and consumer surplus. Step by step please.

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