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Suppose the demand function is QD = 20.8 – 2.5P, and the supply function is QS = 3.5P − 5. What is the market clearing price?
Group of answer choices
$2.50
$3.50
$4.30
$5.50
$ 4.30
( Market clears when demand equals supply. QD = 20.8-2.5 P. QS = 3.5P - 5.
20.8-2.5P = 3.5P- 5
25.8= 6 P
P = 25.8/6= 4.3)