Suppose We Observe a Fall in the Price of Good

question 160

Multiple Choice

Suppose we observe a fall in the price of good A and a decrease in the quantity of good A bought and sold.Which one of the following is a likely explanation?

• A)The law of demand is violated.
• B)The demand for A decreased.
• C)The demand for A increased.
• D)The supply of A increased.
• E)The supply of A decreased.

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Definitions:

Differential Cost

This refers to the difference in total cost between two alternatives in a decision-making process.

Relevant Costs

Costs that are pertinent to a particular decision-making process, which differ among alternatives.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly linked to a specific product, department, or segment of a company, making it easier to allocate expenses accurately.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses shared across different departments or product lines within a company that do not change with production or sales volume.