The Law Of Supply And Demand

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How do lower prices tend to affect demand?
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They tend to increase the interest in a product.
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According to the law of supply, price and quantity move
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along a track in the same direction.
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The chart compares the price of graphic T-shirts to the quantity demanded. This chart shows the link between
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interest in a product and the price a consumer pays.
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The point where supply and demand meet and prices are set is called
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equilibrium.
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How do changing prices affect supply and demand?
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NOT As price increases, both supply and demand increase. NOT As price decreases, both supply and demand decrease. NOT As price increases, supply decreases, but demand increases.
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How might a drop in price for washing machines affect the demand for dryers?
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The demand for dryers would most likely increase as the price for washing machines dropped.
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The vertical axis of a demand curve shows
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the price of a product.
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The graph examines the market for graphic T-shirts. Based on the graph, which event could cause the change shown?
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A product becomes less popular and fewer customers purchase it.
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A market supply schedule shows
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the prices and quantity in an entire market.
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Which statement best compares the laws of supply and demand?
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NOT The two economic laws exist in theory. They have no relation to economics in the real world.