The Demand Curve for Apples Is Downward-Sloping Because

question 17

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for apples is downward-sloping because

• A)when fewer apples are produced, the money in people's apple budgets does not have to stretch as far.
• B)there must have been an apple blight, so there must be fewer apples to buy.
• C)when apple prices rise, the price of other goods must also be rising, so people cannot afford to buy as much.
• D)at higher apple prices, people will seek other, relatively cheaper alternatives, like pears, oranges, or plums.
• E)at higher prices, apples are more expensive to produce, so fewer are grown.

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