Answer:
Shortage = 182 units
Explanation:
Given:
Quantity demanded = 385
Quantity supplied = 203
Find:
Shortage
Computation:
In economic terms, a shortage occurs when the amount sought exceeds the quantity available at the market price.
Shortage is difference between Quantity demanded and Quantity supplied.
Shortage = Quantity demanded - Quantity supplied
Shortage = 385 - 203
Shortage = 182 units
