JAMB Economics 2002 Question 28

Question 28

Price Determination

In the diagram above, what is the excess demand at the price of ₦60?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.200
  2. B.300
  3. C.600
  4. D.100
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Answer: A (200)

Explanation

Use the diagram. At ₦60 the supply curve gives 100 units and the demand curve 300 units, so excess demand = 300 − 100 = 200.