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Question 1

The vertical axis of a demand curve shows

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the price of a product.

Question 2

Which statement best explains the law of supply?

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The quantity supplied by producers increases as prices rise and decreases as prices fall.

Question 3

Which statement best explains the law of demand?

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The quantity demanded by consumers decreases as prices rise, then increases as prices fall.

Question 4

According to the law of demand, price and quantity move

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along a track in opposite directions.

Question 5

Which factor most directly affects a furniture company's supply?

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the availability of raw materials and natural resources

Question 6

How might a drop in price for washing machines affect the demand for dryers?

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The demand for dryers would most likely increase as the price for washing machines dropped.

Question 7

The amount of goods and services consumers want is called the

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demand.

Question 8

A factor that most directly affects the demand for automobiles is

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the individual tastes and preferences of buyers.

Question 9

How do lower prices tend to affect demand?

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They tend to increase the interest in a product.

Question 10

Which statement best compares the laws of supply and demand?

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The two economic laws exist in theory. They work in practice, but real-world factors can have an effect.

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