Figure 9.2 represents the market for used cameras. Suppose buyers are willing to pay $125 for a plum (high-quality) used camera and $25 for a lemon (low-quality) used camera. Initially buyers believe that 50% of used cameras in the market are lemons (low quality). Compared to the outcome with neutral expectations, how many fewer cameras are sold in equilibrium?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Answer: C
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