Surplus vs Shortage. Use the figure below to answer Questions 7 & 8. The figure below shows the Market for watermelons. Suppose sellers try to sell watermelons for $3/ pound. Market for Watermelons Price (5) 10 8 6 4 3 2 So Do 10 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Quantity (thousands) At $3, the quantity demanded (QD) is At $3, the quantity supplied (Qs) is

Surplus vs Shortage. Use the figure below to answer Questions 7 & 8. The figure below shows the Market for watermelons. Suppose sellers try to sell watermelons for $3/ pound. Market for Watermelons Price (5) 10 8 6 4 3 2 So Do 10 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Quantity (thousands) At $3, the quantity demanded (QD) is At $3, the quantity supplied (Qs) is

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