Suppose the following demand and supply function of a commodity.                                       15   Qd = 55 - 5P   Qs = -50 + 10P   After imposing tax, the new supply function is   Qs = -60 + 10P Find out the equilibrium price and quantity before tax.

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Suppose the following demand and supply function of a commodity.                                       15

 

Qd = 55 - 5P

 

Qs = -50 + 10P

 

After imposing tax, the new supply function is

 

Qs = -60 + 10P

Find out the equilibrium price and quantity before tax.

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