WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 56

Question 56

Basic Agricultural Economics

Study the graph (supply and demand curves for rice). What is the change in quantity of rice demanded when the price increases from N1.00 to N5.00?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.2 kg
  2. B.4 kg
  3. C.6 kg
  4. D.8 kg
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Answer: B (4 kg)

Explanation

On the demand curve, 8 kg is demanded at N1 and 4 kg at N5: a fall of 4 kg.