JAMB Economics 2001 Question 12

Question 12

Theory of Demand

In a demand curve, the relationship between price and quantity is

  1. A.indeterminate
  2. B.direct
  3. C.nil
  4. D.inverse
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (inverse)

Explanation

By the law of demand, as price rises quantity demanded falls, so the relationship is inverse.