WAEC Economics 2007 Question 12

Question 12

Theory of Demand

The demand for beans in bags is given by the function Q − 36 + 0.4P = 0. Where P is price in naira and Q is quantity, find Q when P = 20 naira.

  1. A.12 bags
  2. B.24 bags
  3. C.28 bags
  4. D.30 bags.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (28 bags)

Explanation

Q = 36 − 0.4P = 36 − 0.4(20) = 36 − 8 = 28 bags.