A market has a demand curve given by P = 800 – 10Q where P = the price per unit and Q = the number of units. The supply curve is given by P =100 + 10Q.
(10 points) Graph the demand and supply curves and calculate the equilibrium price and quantity in this market.
(5 points) Calculate the consumer surplus at equilibrium.
(5 points) Calculate the producer surplus at equilibrium.(5 points)
(5 points) Calculate the total surplus at equilibrium
Demamd equation; P = 800 – 10Q
supply equation P =100 + 10Q.
Equilibrium achived where Demand = Supply
800-10Q = 100+10Q
20Q = 700
Q =700/20
Q = 35
Put Q = 35 in demand equation to calculate equilibrium price
P = 800 -10Q
P = 800 - 10*(35)
P = 800 - 350
P = 450
Consumer Surplus = 1/2*change in price *quantity
= 1/2*(800-450)*35
= 6,125
Producer Surplus = 1/2*change in price *quantity
= 1/2*(450-100)*35
= 6,125
Total Surplus = Consumer surplus + Producer surplus
= 6,125+6,125
= 12,250
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