Question

1. The following are the assumed supply and demand schedules for Pepsi in Farmingdale in February 2015: Demand Schedule Supply Schedule Quantity Quantity Demanded per year Supplied per year Price $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 (thousands) (thousands) 16 20 24 28 32 Price $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 30 28 26 24 20 A. Plot the supply and demand curves and indicate the equilibrium price and quantity Define: a) equilibrium price b) equilibrium quantity What effect would an increase in the price of 7UP (a close substitute) have on the equilibrium price and quantity of Pepsi, if all other things remain constant? B. C.

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