JAMB Economics 1978 Question 3

Question 3

Price Determination

In the diagram below, equilibrium price is:

Diagram for this question
  1. A.P2
  2. B.Po
  3. C.P1
  4. D.indeterminate
  5. E.between Po and P1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Po)

Explanation

Equilibrium is where the demand and supply curves cross (point T), and the price there is Po.