-The Table Above Shows the Situation in the Gasoline Market

question 50

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows the situation in the gasoline market in Tulsa,Oklahoma.If the price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.73,then

• A) there is a surplus of gasoline in Tulsa.
• B) there is a shortage of gasoline in Tulsa.
• C) the gasoline market in Tulsa is in equilibrium.
• D) Without more information we cannot determine if there is a surplus, a shortage, or an equilibrium in the gasoline market in Tulsa.
• E) There is neither a surplus nor a shortage, but the market is NOT in equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Consumer Expenditure

The total amount spent by consumers on goods and services within a specific period.

Demand Curves

illustrate the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, typically showing a downward slope indicating that demand decreases as price increases.

Price Decrease

A reduction in the cost at which a good or service is sold, often aimed at increasing demand or sales volume.

Linear Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing a direct relationship between the quantity of goods consumers are willing to buy and the price of those goods.