Select the Phrase That Correctly Completes the Following Statement

question 267

Multiple Choice

Select the phrase that correctly completes the following statement."A decrease in the number of manufacturers caused a decrease in the supply of sailboats.As a result, ________."

• A)the price of sailboats increased and the demand for sailboats decreased
• B)the equilibrium quantity of sailboats increased
• C)the price of sailboats increased and the quantity demanded of sailboats decreased
• D)the price of sailboats increased and the higher price caused the supply of sailboats to increase

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Definitions:

Sexist Comments

Remarks or statements that perpetuate stereotypes or display prejudice based on a person's gender.

Performance Pressure

The stress or anxiety felt to achieve or perform at high levels in various activities or roles.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents certain individuals, particularly women and minorities, from advancing beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or profession.

Wage Gap

The disparity in earnings between different groups of people, often highlighting differences based on gender, race, or other demographic factors.