Question: The demand function for a product M is known to be linear of the form p= a + bq. When price is sh. 54, the

The demand function for a product M is known to be linear of the form p= a + bq. When price is sh. 54, the quantity demanded will be 9 units and the price is reduced to sh. 24, quantity demanded will increase to 19 units.

The supply function for the same product M is also known to be linear of the form p= a + bq. If the price is sh. 5, quantity supplied will be 10 units and when price is sh. 30, quantity supplied will be 35 units.

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(i) Find the equations for the demand and supply functions(6 marks)

(ii) Find the equilibrium quantity and price for a market having the respective demand and supply functions.(4 marks)

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