The demand for watches is given by p = 7000 − 2q dollarsand the supply of watches is given by p = 0.01q2 + 2q + 1000 dollars,where q is the number of watches demanded and supplied when the price per watch is p dollars. Based on the information provided: a) calculate the equilibrium quantity for watches b) calculate the equilibrium price for watches.

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The demand for watches is given by p = 7000 − 2q dollars
and the supply of watches is given by p = 0.01q2 + 2q + 1000 dollars,
where q is the number of watches demanded and supplied when the price per watch is p dollars. Based on the information provided:

a) calculate the equilibrium quantity for watches

b) calculate the equilibrium price for watches.


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