Suppose That for a Given Good,demand Decreases and Supply Decreases

question 60

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a given good,demand decreases and supply decreases at the same time.If demand decreases by a greater amount than supply decreases,then equilibrium price __________ and equilibrium quantity __________ for that good.

• A) rises; rises
• B) rises; falls
• C) falls; rises
• D) falls; falls

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Definitions:

Sales

The activities involved in selling goods or services in return for money or other compensation, serving as a primary revenue source for businesses.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress goods, and finished goods that are considered to be the portion of a business's assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor expenses.

Sales

The total amount of goods or services sold by a company within a specific period, often used as an indicator of a company's performance.