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The Law of Supply and Demand Answers

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The graph examines the market for graphic T-shirts.

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A
A product becomes less popular and fewer customers purchase it.
B
A product becomes more popular and more customers purchase it.
C
A product sells out of stores and customers can no longer purchase it.
D
A product is restocked on store shelves and is ready for customer purchase.
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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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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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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.
5

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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Which statement best compares the laws of supply and demand?

A
The two economic laws exist in theory. They have no relation to economics in the real world.
B
The two economic laws exist in theory. They work in practice, but real-world factors can have an effect.
C
The two economic laws work in practice. They apply to real-world economics eighty percent of the time.
D
The two economic laws work in practice. They prove to be true in the real world one hundred percent of the time.
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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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How might a drop in price for washing machines affect the demand for dryers?

A
The demand for dryers would have no relation to the changing prices of washing machines.
B
The demand for dryers would most likely increase as the price for washing machines dropped.
C
The demand for dryers would most likely decrease as the price for washing machines dropped.
D
The demand for dryers would only be affected by an increase in the price of washing machines.
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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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The point where supply and demand meet and prices are set is called

A
coordination.
B
correspondence.
C
equality.
D
equilibrium.

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