If the Supply of Spring Water Decreases and at the Same

question 59

Multiple Choice

If the supply of spring water decreases and at the same time the demand for spring water increases, the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity .

• A) might rise, fall, or stay the same; decreases
• B) falls; increases
• C) rises; might increase, decrease, or stay the same
• D) might rise, fall, or stay the same; increases

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