Suppose the Number of Buyers in a Market Decreases and a Technological

question 104

Multiple Choice

Suppose the number of buyers in a market decreases and a technological advancement occurs also.What would we expect to happen in the market?

• A)Equilibrium price would decrease,but the impact on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
• B)Equilibrium quantity would increase,but the impact on equilibrium price would be ambiguous.
• C)Equilibrium quantity would decrease,but the impact on equilibrium price would be ambiguous.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

ROA

Return on Assets, a financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Total Assets

The sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, highlighting a company’s profitability.