According to the Graph Shown, If the Price Were $5

question 32

Multiple Choice

According to the graph shown, if the price were $5 a:

• A) shortage would exist, signaling sellers to leave the market.
• B) shortage would exist, signaling buyers to bid up the price.
• C) surplus would exist, signaling sellers to drop their price.
• D) surplus would exist, signaling buyers to bid up the price.

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