Between 2000 and 2010, the Price of a PC Fell

question 402

Multiple Choice

Between 2000 and 2010, the price of a PC fell and the quantity of PCs sold increased. Which of the explanations below is consistent with these facts?

• A) The demand for PCs decreased by more than the supply of PCs increased.
• B) Both the supply of PCs and the demand for PCs decreased.
• C) The demand for PCs increased by more then the supply of PCs increased.
• D) The supply of PCs increased by more than the demand for PCs increased.

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