Assume That Both the Demand Curve and the Supply Curve

question 118

Multiple Choice

Assume that both the demand curve and the supply curve for MP3 players shift to the right but the demand curve shifts more than the supply curve.As a result

• A)both the equilibrium price and quantity of MP3 players will increase.
• B)the equilibrium price of MP3 players will increase; the equilibrium quantity may increase or decrease.
• C)the equilibrium price of MP3 players may increase or decrease; the equilibrium quantity will increase.
• D)the equilibrium price of MP3 players will decrease; the equilibrium quantity may increase or decrease.

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Definitions:

Availability of Substitutes

The presence of alternative goods or services that consumers can switch to when prices rise or quality decreases, affecting market demand and competition.

Bus Service

A public or private system offering regular travel on established routes by buses for the transportation of individuals.

Bus Fares

The charges levied for traveling on a bus, typically based on the distance or zones traveled.

Revenues Dropped

A situation in which the total income generated by a business from its activities decreases compared to a previous period.