Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)An increase in demand causes an increase in equilibrium price;the increase in price causes supply to increase.
• B)A decrease in supply causes equilibrium price to rise;the increase in price then results in a decrease in quantity demanded.
• C)If both demand and supply decrease,there must be a decrease in equilibrium price;equilibrium quantity may either increase or decrease.
• D)If demand increases and supply decreases one cannot determine if equilibrium price will increase or decrease without knowing which change is greater.

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Definitions:

Statement of Retained Earnings

This report outlines the fluctuation in a company’s retained earnings over a particular accounting timeframe, incorporating elements like net profits and dividend distributions.

Cash Flow Statement

A financial document summarizing the total cash received by a company from its operational activities and external investments, alongside all expenditures on operations and investments within a specific timeframe.

Equipment Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that reports the value of the company's equipment used in operations, less any accumulated depreciation.

Posting

The process of recording financial transactions in the ledger of a company as part of the accounting cycle.