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The data in the table above represent the market
Quantity Demand(Million tin/ year) |
Quantity supplied(Million tins/year) |
|
10 | 90 | 30 |
20 | 80 | 50 |
30 | 70 | 70 |
40 | 60 | 90 |
50 | 50 | 110 |
4.Define the equilibrium of a market. Find the
5.Suppose that an increase in consumers’ income results in an increase of strawberries’ demand.The demand of strawberries rises by 30 million tins/year at each price level. Find the new equilibrium price and quantity.
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