A market maker faces the following demand and supply for widgets.Eleven buyers are willing to buy at the following prices: $15,$14,$13,$12,$11,$10,$9,$8,$7,$6,$5.Eleven sellers are also willing to sell at the same prices.If the market maker wants to make three transactions,what should he bid (the suppliers)A market maker faces the following demand and supply for widgets.Eleven buyers are willing to buy at the following prices: $15,$14,$13,$12,$11,$10,$9,$8,$7,$6,$5.Eleven sellers are also willing to sell at the same prices.If the market maker wants to make three transactions,what should he bid (the suppliers)

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A market maker faces the following demand and supply for widgets.Eleven buyers are willing to buy at the following prices: $15,$14,$13,$12,$11,$10,$9,$8,$7,$6,$5.Eleven sellers are also willing to sell at the same prices.If the market maker wants to make three transactions,what should he bid (the suppliers)A market maker faces the following demand and supply for widgets.Eleven buyers are willing to buy at the following prices: $15,$14,$13,$12,$11,$10,$9,$8,$7,$6,$5.Eleven sellers are also willing to sell at the same prices.If the market maker wants to make three transactions,what should he bid (the suppliers)​

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To make three transactions, the market maker should bid at the price where the supply and demand allow for three trades. By bidding $7, the market maker can buy from sellers willing to sell at $7, $6, and $5, and sell to buyers willing to buy at $15, $14, and $13, ensuring three transactions.

A Market Maker Faces the Following Demand and Supply for Widgets.Eleven