The above figure shows the domestic market for wheat. Suppose this market is isolated from global competition and the government intervenes by setting a support price of $15 a ton

The quantity bought by domestic users once the price support is in place is A) 300 million tons.
B) 400 million tons.
C) 250 million tons.
D) 200 million tons.
E) 100 million tons.


E

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