Syracuse University
Solving for the quantity demanded as a function of price:
W2P = 400 - 2*Qd
W2P = P (for the last unit purchased)
P = 400 - 2*Qd
2*Qd = 400 - P
Qd = 200 - 0.5*P
Solving for the quantity supplied as a function of price:
W2A = 100 + Qs
W2A = P (for the last unit sold)
P = 100 + Qs
Qs = P - 100
At equilibrium, Qd will be equal to Qs. Using that to solve for the equilibrium P:
Qd = Qs
200 - 0.5*P = P - 100
300 = 1.5*P
P = 200
Solving for the quantity:
Qd = 200 -0.5*(200) = 100
Checking:
Qs = P - 100 = 200 - 100 = 100
Qs = Qd (passes check)
Since there are no taxes, subsidies or other interventions in the market, W2P should equal W2A on the last unit traded. Checking:
W2P = 400 - 2*Qd = 400 - 2*100 = 200
W2A = 100 + Qs = 100 + 100 = 200
W2P = P = W2A (passes check)