When Economists Say the Quantity Demanded of a Product Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

When economists say the quantity demanded of a product has increased, they mean the

• A) demand curve has shifted to the left.
• B) demand curve has shifted to the right.
• C) price of the product has fallen, and consequently, consumers are buying more of it.
• D) price of the product has risen, and consequently, consumers are buying less of it.

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory Method

The periodic inventory method is an accounting approach where the inventory value is updated at specific intervals, relying on physical counts to determine cost of goods sold and ending inventory levels.

Voucher Payment

A method of paying bills where a record is kept of all invoices and payments.

Discount Lost

The additional expense a company incurs when it fails to take advantage of the payment terms offered by suppliers, like missing early payment discounts.

Gross Method

Accounting treatment for purchase discounts where discounts are not considered until actually taken.