Consider the demand for measuring tapes. The demand for measuring tapes is Qd 750 7p and the supply is Qs = 500 + 6p. Use the equations to develop a table with price, demand and supply, then draw the market graph. Use the graph to calculate the consumer's surplus.

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Consider the demand for measuring tapes. The demand for measuring tapes is Qd 750 7p and the supply is Qs = 500 + 6p. Use the equations to develop a table with price, demand and supply, then draw the market graph. Use the graph to calculate the consumer's surplus.

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