The Law of Supply and Demand Answers

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A factor that most directly affects the demand for automobiles is

A
the individual tastes and preferences of buyers.
B
the cost of raw materials and natural resources.
C
the availability of workers in automobile factories.
D
a company's ability to respond to buyers' interest.
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The chart compares the price of graphic T-shirts to the quantity demanded.

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A
interest in a product and the price a consumer pays.
B
interest in a product and the price a producer pays.
C
amount of a product and the price a consumer pays.
D
amount of a product and the price a producer pays.
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Which factor most directly affects a furniture company's supply?

A
the growing number of furniture buyers in the market
B
the availability of raw materials and natural resources
C
a change in the price of rugs and other complementary goods
D
an increased interest in antique furniture over modern furniture
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Look at the graph examining the market for graphic T-shirts.

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A
5 graphic T-shirts on sale for $6
B
10 graphic T-shirts on sale for $30
C
30 graphic T-shirts on sale for $10
D
55 graphic T-shirts on sale for $6
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According to the law of demand, price and quantity move

A
along a track in the same direction.
B
along a track in opposite directions.
C
from different points toward one another.
D
from the same point away from one another.
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The total amount of a product available in a market at a given price is called the

A
count.
B
demand.
C
number.
D
supply.
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The vertical axis of a demand curve shows

A
the price of a product.
B
the supply of a product.
C
the interest in a product.
D
the production cost of a product.
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According to the law of supply, price and quantity move

A
along a track in the same direction.
B
along a track in opposite directions.
C
from different points toward one another.
D
from the same point away from one another.
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Which statement best explains the law of demand?

A
The quantity demanded by consumers increases as prices rise, then decreases as prices fall.
B
The quantity demanded by consumers decreases as prices rise, then increases as prices fall.
C
The quantity demanded by producers increases as prices rise, then decreases as prices fall.
D
The quantity demanded by producers decreases as prices rise, then increases as prices fall.
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On a supply and demand graph, equilibrium is the point where

A
the two curves meet.
B
the supply curve begins.
C
the supply curve ends.
D
the demand curve ends.

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