JAMB Economics 1984 Question 2

Question 2

Theory of Demand

Demand for a commodity by a consumer is the quantity of that commodity that the consumer

  1. A.demands at a given price at a point in time
  2. B.demands at a given price
  3. C.actually digests
  4. D.produces, given its price
  5. E.can store away during bad weather.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (demands at a given price at a point in time)

Explanation

Demand is the quantity a consumer is willing and able to buy at a given price over a given time.