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![### Chapter 6, Section 6.4, Question 012
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Enter your answers to the nearest integer.
**(a)** Estimate the equilibrium price and quantity for the supply and demand curves from the figure above.
\[ p^* = \_\_\_\_ \] dollars per unit
\[ q^* = \_\_\_\_ \] units
**(b)** Estimate the consumer and producer surplus.
Consumer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
Producer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
**(c)** The price is set artificially low at \[ p^- = 4 \] dollars per unit. Estimate the number of units sold at this price. Estimate the consumer and producer surplus at this price. Compare your answers to the consumer and producer surplus at the equilibrium price.
Number of units sold = \[\_\_\_\_ \] units
Consumer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
Producer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
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**Explanation of the graph:**
The graph in the image demonstrates the interaction between supply (S) and demand (D) in determining the equilibrium price and quantity in a market.
- The x-axis represents the quantity (q) of goods, ranging from 0 to 1000 units.
- The y-axis represents the price (p) of the goods, ranging from $0 to $12 per unit.
- The supply curve (S) is upward sloping, indicating that as price increases, the quantity supplied increases.
- The demand curve (D) is downward sloping, indicating that as price decreases, the quantity demanded increases.
- The intersection point of the supply and demand curves indicates the market equilibrium, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.
At the equilibrium point, the corresponding price (equilibrium price) and quantity (equilibrium quantity) can be determined.
When the price is set artificially low, i.e., below the equilibrium price, it can create a surplus or shortage in the market, thereby affecting the consumer and producer surpluses, which measure the benefits to consumers and producers, respectively.
The boxes provided in each subsection allow students to input their estimated values for equilibrium price and quantity, along with the respective surpluses. The drop-down menus next to 'Consumer surplus' and 'Producer surplus' make it easy for students to choose their answers.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Chapter 6, Section 6.4, Question 012
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Enter your answers to the nearest integer.
**(a)** Estimate the equilibrium price and quantity for the supply and demand curves from the figure above.
\[ p^* = \_\_\_\_ \] dollars per unit
\[ q^* = \_\_\_\_ \] units
**(b)** Estimate the consumer and producer surplus.
Consumer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
Producer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
**(c)** The price is set artificially low at \[ p^- = 4 \] dollars per unit. Estimate the number of units sold at this price. Estimate the consumer and producer surplus at this price. Compare your answers to the consumer and producer surplus at the equilibrium price.
Number of units sold = \[\_\_\_\_ \] units
Consumer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
Producer surplus = \[\_\_\_\_ \]
---
**Explanation of the graph:**
The graph in the image demonstrates the interaction between supply (S) and demand (D) in determining the equilibrium price and quantity in a market.
- The x-axis represents the quantity (q) of goods, ranging from 0 to 1000 units.
- The y-axis represents the price (p) of the goods, ranging from $0 to $12 per unit.
- The supply curve (S) is upward sloping, indicating that as price increases, the quantity supplied increases.
- The demand curve (D) is downward sloping, indicating that as price decreases, the quantity demanded increases.
- The intersection point of the supply and demand curves indicates the market equilibrium, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.
At the equilibrium point, the corresponding price (equilibrium price) and quantity (equilibrium quantity) can be determined.
When the price is set artificially low, i.e., below the equilibrium price, it can create a surplus or shortage in the market, thereby affecting the consumer and producer surpluses, which measure the benefits to consumers and producers, respectively.
The boxes provided in each subsection allow students to input their estimated values for equilibrium price and quantity, along with the respective surpluses. The drop-down menus next to 'Consumer surplus' and 'Producer surplus' make it easy for students to choose their answers.
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