What would be the equilibrium number of firms in a market of identical firms, when market demand function , supply function of a single firm and equilibrium price (P) are given as
- 5
- 6
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What would be the equilibrium number of firms in a market of identical firms, when market demand function , supply function of a single firm and equilibrium price (P) are given as
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 9
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Option 1: 5 -> At equilibrium price P = 15, market demand is Q_d = 180 - 2(15) = 150 units. Each firm supplies Q_s1 = 15 + 15 = 30 units. Since total market supply must equal market demand in equilibrium, the number of firms = 150 ÷ 30 = 5 firms. This ensures market clearing where aggregate supply from all identical firms exactly matches market demand. -> correct