Suppose that the demand curve for wheat is: Qd=120-15p and the supply curve is: QS = 15p. The government imposes a price support at p = $5.00. What is the deadweight loss if the government supports the price by purchasing excess supply? (Assume the wheat w be destroyed.) The deadweight loss is $ positive number.) (Round your answer to the nearest penny and enter the deadweight loss as a

Suppose that the demand curve for wheat is: Qd=120-15p and the supply curve is: QS = 15p. The government imposes a price support at p = $5.00. What is the deadweight loss if the government supports the price by purchasing excess supply? (Assume the wheat w be destroyed.) The deadweight loss is $ positive number.) (Round your answer to the nearest penny and enter the deadweight loss as a

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