Demand Curves Slope ________ Because as the Price Increases and Other

question 233

Multiple Choice

Demand curves slope ________ because as the price increases and other things remain the same,the quantity demanded ________.

• A) downward; decreases
• B) downward; increases
• C) upward; decreases
• D) upward; increases
• E) downward; does not change

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Definitions:

Increase Quantity

A strategy or action aimed at raising the amount of goods or services produced or available.

Maximum Willingness to Pay

The highest amount a consumer is willing to spend on a good or service, reflecting the perceived value.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay.

Rational

Related to decision-making, denotes behavior in accordance with logic or reason, where choices are made to maximize self-interest or outcome.