The inverse demand function: ?=20−??2−3??,
and the supply function: ??=3/2? are given.
Calculate the equilibrium price and calculate the equilibrium
quantity.
The demand function is:
P = 20 - Q2 - 3Q
The supply function is:
Q = 3/2P =
P = 2/3Q = 0.67Q [This is inverse supply function]
At equilibrium,
Demand = Supply
20 - Q2 - 3Q = 0.67Q
-Q2 - 3Q - 0.67Q + 20 = 0
-Q2 - 3.67Q + 20 = 0
By solving the quadratic equation for Q,
Since quantity can not be negative, therefore, the equilibrium quantity (Q) = 3.
P = 20 - Q2 - 3Q
= 20 - (3)2 - 3(3)
= 20 - 9 - 6
= $5
Thus, the equilibrium price is $5 and equilibrium price is 3 units.
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