The demand for pizza is represented by P^D=10-(Q^D/4), and the supply of pizza is represented by P^S=4+(Q^S/2), with Q in thousands and P in dollars. The market for pizza is perfectly competitive. Suppose a price ceiling was set $2 below the equilibrium price. What would be the result?        A. There would be a surplus of 12000.        B. Quantity demanded would equal 4000.        C. This is a nonbinding price ceiling.        D. There would be a shortage of 12000.

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The demand for pizza is represented by P^D=10-(Q^D/4), and the supply of pizza is represented by P^S=4+(Q^S/2), with Q in thousands and P in dollars. The market for pizza is perfectly competitive.

Suppose a price ceiling was set $2 below the equilibrium price. What would be the result?

      
A. There would be a surplus of 12000.

      
B. Quantity demanded would equal 4000.

      
C. This is a nonbinding price ceiling.

      
D. There would be a shortage of 12000.

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