For a Given Upward-Sloping Supply Curve,an Increase in Demand for Chocolate

question 3

Multiple Choice

For a given upward-sloping supply curve,an increase in demand for chocolate chips will result in a:

• A)higher equilibrium price and a lower equilibrium quantity.
• B)lower equilibrium price and a lower equilibrium quantity.
• C)lower equilibrium price and a higher equilibrium quantity.
• D)higher equilibrium price and a higher equilibrium quantity.
• E)decrease in the quantity supplied of chocolate chips.

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