The demand and supply of widgets is given below.  Q is quantity, and P is price of widgets Q  =  5000 – 6P Q  = 1000 + 2P How much is equilibrium quantity and equilibrium price (show me your work) If there is a price control of $700 imposed by the government for widgets.  What type of price control is this called? Does this type of price control cause a shortage or surplus, and how much is it.  Draw the Demand and Supply, and show the point for part a and b.

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The demand and supply of widgets is given below.  Q is quantity, and P is price of widgets

Q  =  5000 – 6P

Q  = 1000 + 2P

  1. How much is equilibrium quantity and equilibrium price (show me your work)
  2. If there is a price control of $700 imposed by the government for widgets.  What type of price control is this called? Does this type of price control cause a shortage or surplus, and how much is it. 
  3. Draw the Demand and Supply, and show the point for part a and b.
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