WAEC Economics 2006 Question 17

Question 17

Price Determination

When the quantity of a commodity supplied increases and the quantity demanded decreases, there will be

  1. A.a rise in price
  2. B.no change in price
  3. C.price fluctuation
  4. D.a fall in price.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a fall in price.)

Explanation

More supply and less demand create a surplus, which pushes the price down.