You Notice That the Price and Quantity of Wheat Both

question 112

Multiple Choice

You notice that the price and quantity of wheat both decrease. This observation can be the result of the

• A) supply curve of wheat shifting rightward.
• B) supply curve of wheat shifting leftward.
• C) demand curve for wheat shifting leftward.
• D) demand curve for wheat shifting rightward.

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