Question 1 Report
Table 1 gives weekly information from a local market for second-hand guitars. The number supplied includes guitars offered by private sellers and music shops.
| Price per guitar ($) | Quantity demanded | Quantity supplied |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 80 | 40 |
| 160 | 60 | 60 |
| 200 | 40 | 90 |
(a) Which price produces market equilibrium? [1]
(b) Calculate the surplus at $200. [1]
(c) Analyse why a seller may reduce the price when there is a surplus. [1]
(a) Equilibrium is at \(\$160\), where quantity demanded and quantity supplied are both 60 guitars. [1]
(b) At \(\$200\), 90 guitars are supplied but only 40 are demanded:
\[\text{surplus}=90-40=50\text{ guitars}\]
The surplus is 50 guitars. [1]
(c) A seller may reduce price because a lower price makes guitars more attractive to consumers and helps clear unsold stock. [1]
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