Setting a price ceiling below the equilibrium price can result in:
a. a shortage, where the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied.
b. a shortage, where the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded.
c. a surplus, where the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded.
d. a surplus, where the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied.
e. no impact on the quantity demanded or on the quantity supplied.

The correct answer is option a.

Explanation:

A price ceiling is an upper limit on the price that could be charged for a product. It is generally imposed to protect consumers and to make necessary items affordable for the people.  

A price ceiling below the equilibrium price is called a binding price ceiling. It creates a shortage in the market as at lower prices the consumers will demand more of a commodity but the suppliers will supply less.  

Because of the law of demand and law of supply, the quantity demanded will be greater than the quantity supplied at a price that is fixed below the equilibrium price.

a. $48.75

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