There Is a Surplus of Tomatoes in the Market

question 241

Multiple Choice

There is a surplus of tomatoes in the market. This implies that

• A) the current price is set above the equilibrium level.
• B) the price will be rising, as a result.
• C) supply of tomatoes is more than the demand.
• D) quantity demanded is more than quantity supplied.

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