JAMB Economics 1980 Question 41

Question 41

Theory of Demand

In a normal (typical) demand schedule, the quantity demanded is

  1. A.directly related to price
  2. B.inversely related to price
  3. C.independent of price
  4. D.proportionally related to supply
  5. E.solely dependent on haggling skill.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (inversely related to price)

Explanation

By the law of demand, quantity demanded rises when price falls and falls when price rises.