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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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired and held in its treasury.

Cumulative

Referring to the total amount accumulated over time, often used to describe interest, dividends, or other quantities that increase over periods.

Preferred Stock

Preferred stock is a type of stock that gives its holders priority over common stockholders in terms of dividend payouts and claims on assets in the event of a liquidation.

Treasury Stock

Refers to shares that were once part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the company. Now, these shares are held in the company's treasury.