Suppose the market for ensaimada is described by the following equations.   Qd = 1000 -50P Qs  = 500 + 50P where   Qd = quantity demanded Qs = quantity supplied P = price   Derive the equilibrium price and quantity for ensaimada. Will there be a shortage or surplus in the market if the price of ensaimada is equal to 4 pesos. Explain your answer. How large is the surplus or shortage?

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  1. Suppose the market for ensaimada is described by the following equations.

 

Qd = 1000 -50P

Qs  = 500 + 50P where

 

Qd = quantity demanded

Qs = quantity supplied

P = price

 

  1. Derive the equilibrium price and quantity for ensaimada.
  2. Will there be a shortage or surplus in the market if the price of ensaimada is equal to 4 pesos. Explain your answer. How large is the surplus or shortage?
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