Suppose ManTown demand and supply curves for oil is given by ? = 500−4? ? = −100+6? a) Determine which one is the supply curve and which one is the demand curve and why? b) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity c) Suppose that ManTown demand changes to ? = 600−4?. Find the new equilibrium price and quantity.

Suppose ManTown demand and supply curves for oil is given by ? = 500−4? ? = −100+6? a) Determine which one is the supply curve and which one is the demand curve and why? b) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity c) Suppose that ManTown demand changes to ? = 600−4?. Find the new equilibrium price and quantity.

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Chapter4: Markets In Action

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