The Market Demand Curve Is Derived

question 214

Multiple Choice

The market demand curve is derived

• A)so that it slopes downward and to the left as quantity rises.
• B)by totaling the average demands for products in all markets.
• C)by horizontally summing potential buyers' individual demand curves.
• D)by vertically summing the demand curves of individuals in the market.

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