Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

Market Demand and market supply equations are given as:
qD = 200 – p
qS = 120 + p
Equilibrium price and quantity are?

Options:

160, 40

150, 40

40, 160

40, 150

Correct Answer:

40, 160

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: 40, 160

Step 1: Solve for equilibrium price

Equating Qd and Qs, we get Equilibrium Price

200 – p = 120 + p

200 – 120 = p + p

80 = 2p

40 = p

Thus, Equilibrium Price = 40

Step 2: Find equilibrium quantity

Substituting p=40 in the demand equation:

Qd =200 – p 

     = 200 – 40

     = 160

Thus, the equilibrium price is 40, and the equilibrium quantity is 160.