JAMB Economics 2003 Question 15

Question 15

Theory of Supply

A normal supply curve is usually positively sloped because the relationship between

  1. A.price and supply is positive
  2. B.demand and price is positive
  3. C.supply and price is negative
  4. D.price and demand is negative
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (price and supply is positive)

Explanation

Sellers offer more at higher prices, so price and quantity supplied move in the same direction: a positive relationship.