Consider a Market That Is in Equilibrium

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider a market that is in equilibrium.If it experiences both an increase in demand and a decrease in supply,what can be said of the new equilibrium? The equilibrium:

• A) price and quantity will both rise.
• B) quantity will definitely rise, while the equilibrium price cannot be predicted.
• C) price will definitely rise, while the equilibrium quantity cannot be predicted.
• D) price and quantity will both fall.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

Selling price is the amount of money for which a seller is willing to sell his or her product or service.

Sales Allowance

A reduction in the sale price granted by the seller to the buyer, often due to minor defects or because the buyer has returned part of the order.

Sales Returns

Transactions where customers return previously purchased merchandise for a refund, replacement, or credit toward future purchases.

Credit Sales

Sales made on credit, where the payment is received after the delivery of the goods or services.