E4 In a competitive market, the market demand is Qd = 60 −6P and the market supply is Qs = 4P. A price ceiling of $4 will result in A. A shortage of 18 units. B. A shortage of 20 units. C. A surplus of 30 units. D. A surplus of 12 units. E. Neither a surplus nor a shortage.

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In a competitive market, the market demand is Qd = 60 −6P and the market supply is Qs = 4P. A price ceiling of $4 will result in

  • A. A shortage of 18 units.
  • B. A shortage of 20 units.
  • C. A surplus of 30 units.
  • D. A surplus of 12 units.
  • E. Neither a surplus nor a shortage.
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