Which of the Following Causes the Demand Curve for Product

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes the demand curve for product A to shift to the left?

• A)population growth that increases the number of persons consuming A
• B)an increase in consumer incomes if A is a normal product
• C)a decrease in consumer incomes if A is an inferior product
• D)a decrease in the price of complementary product C
• E)a general expectation that the price of A will decrease in the near future

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Definitions:

Linear Regression Equation

An equation that describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables using a straight line.

Horizontal Line

In a graph or diagram, a straight line that runs left to right parallel to the x-axis, indicating a constant value.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate of change between two variables.