Firm a is a new producer in the market for good x, which is characterized by linear demand and supply curves. initially, to attract customers, the firm prices its product low at $8 per unit. while the firm sells 1,000 units of the product at this price, there is a shortage in the market. this shortage can be cleared if price is increased to $10 per unit. the quantity demanded and supplied at this higher price will be 1,500 units.