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Consider the following demand and supply schedules for ‘milk coffee’ in East
West University cafeteria.


Price
(BDT
per
cup)   ------ Quantity demanded   -----  Quantity supplied

50 -----------------0  ---------------------- 800
40 ---------------- 200 ---------------------600
30 -----------------400 ----------------------400
20 ---------------600 ----------------------200
10 ---------------800 ----------------------100
0 ---------------1000 -----------------------0

a) Plot the demand curve and the supply curve for milk coffee in East West University. Show the equilibrium point E*, equilibrium price, P* and equilibrium quantity, Q* in the graph.

b) Calculate the value of the consumer surplus and producer surplus at equilibrium.

c) What will be the effects on the milk coffee market if a price is set at BDT 40? Calculate
and show on the plot in part a.

 

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