When Demand Increases and the Demand Curve Shifts to the Right

question 2

Multiple Choice

When demand increases and the demand curve shifts to the right, equilibrium price ________ and equilibrium quantity ________.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Freight Costs

Charges associated with the transportation of goods from one location to another, often considered part of inventory costs in accounting.

Merchandising Business

A business that purchases finished goods for resale, typically at a profit, engaging in buying and selling without altering the form of the goods.

Service Business

An enterprise offering non-physical goods or services to its clientele.

Merchandising Income Statement

A financial statement detailing the gross profit, expenses, and net profit or loss of a retail or wholesale business.