(Advanced Analysis)The Demand for Commodity X Is Represented by the Equation

question 36

Multiple Choice

(Advanced analysis) The demand for commodity X is represented by the equation P = 10 - 0.2 Q and supply by the equation P = 2 + 0.2 Q. If demand changes from P = 10 - 0.2 Q to P = 7 - 0.3 Q, we can conclude that

• A)demand has increased.
• B)demand has decreased.
• C)supply will increase.
• D)supply will decrease.

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