WAEC Economics 1988 Question 3

Question 3

Price Determination

The price of a commodity is determined by the

  1. A.supplier
  2. B.consumer
  3. C.quantity of goods demanded
  4. D.quantity of goods supplied
  5. E.interaction of demand and supply.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (interaction of demand and supply.)

Explanation

In a free market, price is set where the forces of demand and supply meet (equilibrium), not by one side alone.