Suppose Roses Are Currently Selling for $40 Per Dozen,but the Equilibrium

question 135

Multiple Choice

Suppose roses are currently selling for $40 per dozen,but the equilibrium price of roses is $30 per dozen.We would expect a

• A)shortage to exist and the market price of roses to increase.
• B)shortage to exist and the market price of roses to decrease.
• C)surplus to exist and the market price of roses to increase.
• D)surplus to exist and the market price of roses to decrease.

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