Question 15
MediumOriginal questionA market's demand and supply schedules are given.
| Price (₹) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity demanded | 80 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Quantity supplied | 0 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
At a price of ₹4, what is the excess demand?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
At ₹4, quantity demanded is 60 and quantity supplied is 20.
Excess demand = 60 − 20 = 40 units.
- Concept
- Measuring excess demand
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
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