giver by Q = 100 - 2P and the market equilibrium price equals $10. If, due to a shortage of hairdressers, the equilibrium price increases to $20, what would be the change in the consumer surplus at the new price?

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Consider the demand curve for hair cuts is given
by Q = 100 - 2P and the market equilibrium
price equals $10. If, due to a shortage of
hairdressers, the equilibrium price increases to
$20, what would be the change in the consumer
surplus at the new price?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the demand curve for hair cuts is given by Q = 100 - 2P and the market equilibrium price equals $10. If, due to a shortage of hairdressers, the equilibrium price increases to $20, what would be the change in the consumer surplus at the new price?
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