Suppose the Current Price of a Pound of Steak Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose the current price of a pound of steak is $6 per pound and the equilibrium price is $9 per pound.What takes place?

• A) There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
• B) There is a surplus, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
• C) There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded decreases.
• D) There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded increases.
• E) There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded decreases.

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