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The Law of Demand Answers

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The graph shows a demand curve.What does the data shown in this graph represent?

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A
a decrease in quantity demanded as prices decrease
B
an increase in price as quantity demanded decreases
C
a decrease in income as quantity demanded increases
D
an increase in quantity demanded as prices decrease
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A demand curve shows how changes in

A
consumer demand affects income.
B
prices affect the consumer demand.
C
prices affect complementary goods.
D
consumer demand affects substitute goods.
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The law of demand applies most directly to which group?

A
buyers
B
sellers
C
producers
D
lawmakers
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Which best summarizes how consumer demand changes?

A
Consumer demand changes over time based on few factors.
B
Consumer demand changes often based on many factors.
C
Consumer demand changes over time based on specific factors.
D
Consumer demand changes often based on few factors.
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Consumer demand is defined as

A
how frequently the prices change.
B
the willingness and ability people have to buy a good.
C
how frequently the people are willing pay for something.
D
how often people want something delivered.
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The degree to which quantity demanded changes after a price change is called

A
elasticity of demand.
B
a substitute good.
C
a complementary good.
D
consumer demand.
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The graph shows a demand curve.Which most likely accounts for the changes shown on the demand curve?

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A
More consumers want a product.
B
Fewer consumers want a product.
C
The price of a product rises a little.
D
The price of a product rises sharply.
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An example of complementary goods would be

A
computers and printers.
B
cars and trucks.
C
sheets and towels.
D
food and clothing.
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According to the law of demand, as prices decrease, the quantity demanded

A
decreases.
B
increases.
C
stays the same.
D
disappears.
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Which best describes a reason that consumer demand can change?

A
loss of income
B
loss of supply
C
distribution problems
D
market problems

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