Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

Suppose the demand and supply curves of tea are given by:

qD = 1,000 – p

qS = 700 + 2p

Calculate equilibrium price.

Options:

790

100

900

810

Correct Answer:

100

Explanation:

The correct answer ios Option 2: 100

At equilibrium, market supply = market demand. Equating them, we get

1000-p = 700+ 2p

1000-700 = 2p + p

300 = 3p

100 = p

Thus, the equilibrium price is 100.