When Quantity Demanded of a Good Is Less Than the Quantity

question 21

Multiple Choice

When quantity demanded of a good is less than the quantity supplied at the prevailing market price,

• A)the market is in equilibrium
• B)the price of the good tends to rise
• C)the price of the good tends to fall
• D)the demand curve shifts rightward until the surplus is eliminated
• E)the supply curve shifts leftward until the shortage is eliminated

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Definitions:

Fixed-Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Activity Level

A measure of the amount of work or operations conducted by a business or organization during a specific period.

Activity Index

A measure used to understand the level of activity in a particular area, such as production or sales, often used in planning and forecasting.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.