What if the information regarding market demand and market supply is conveyed in equations rather than tables? Practice how you would find equilibrium in a competitive market using equations for demand and supply.  Suppose in a competitive market the market demand can be represented as follows:  P=10−Q(andthusQ=10−P) and that market supply can be represented as follows:  P=Q. Using the fact that at equilibrium the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, find the equilibrium price and quantity in this market.

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Table showing Market Demand

Price Quantity Demanded Quantity Supplied
$90 20  
$65 30  
$45 40  
$35 50  
$25 60  
$15 70  
$10 80  

What is the equilibrium price and quantity given this information on demand in the market? Is each firm making a profit or loss? What is the amount of that profit or loss? What do you predict will happen over the long run? 

 

  1. What if the information regarding market demand and market supply is conveyed in equations rather than tables? Practice how you would find equilibrium in a competitive market using equations for demand and supply. 

Suppose in a competitive market the market demand can be represented as follows: 

P=10−Q(andthusQ=10−P)

and that market supply can be represented as follows: 

P=Q.

Using the fact that at equilibrium the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, find the equilibrium price and quantity in this market. 

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