WAEC Economics 1997 Question 8

Question 8

Theory of Supply

A shift in the supply curve to the right will result in a

  1. A.fall in both the price and supply
  2. B.fall in price but an increase in supply
  3. C.rise in both price and supply
  4. D.rise in price and a fall in supply
  5. E.no change in price and supply
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fall in price but an increase in supply)

Explanation

An increase in supply (shift to the right) with demand unchanged lowers the equilibrium price and raises quantity.