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ADVANCED ANALYSIS Assume that demand for a commodity is represented by the equation P=75−2Qd.P=75−2Qd.Supply is represented by the equation P=−15+4Qs,P=−15+4Qs,where Qd and Qs are quantity demanded and quantity supplied, respectively, and P is price.Instructions: Round your answer for price to 2 decimal places and enter your quantity as a whole number.a. Using the equilibrium condition Qs = Qd, determine equilibrium price.
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