Figure 71 Defending the Target Price in Face of Changing Demand

question 93

Multiple Choice

Figure 7.1. Defending the Target Price in Face of Changing Demand Conditions

-Consider Figure 7.1.Suppose the demand for tin decreases from D? to D?.Under a buffer stock system,the buffer-stock manager could maintain the target price by:

• A) Selling 15 pounds of tin
• B) Selling 30 pounds of tin
• C) Buying 15 pounds of tin
• D) Buying 30 pounds of tin

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