In a free market, the market price and quantity in the above figure will adjust to equilibrium values of

A. $1 per gallon and 50 million gallons.
B. $2 per gallon and 60 million gallons.
C. $4 per gallon and 10 million gallons.
D. $2 per gallon and 30 million gallons.


Answer: D

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