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For a certain commodity, the demand equation is given by

D = -5p + 50.

At a price of $1, twelve units of the commodity are supplied. If the supply equation is linear, and the market price is $4, find

the supply equation.

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Demand at market price of $4 =-5*4+50=30 units
We assume market is in equilibrium. So, quantity supplied at $4 =30 units

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