AP Microeconomics Supply and Demand

Question 1

If the demand for a product is price elastic, a decrease in price will:

Accepted Answer

Increase total revenue

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Decrease total revenue

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Have no effect on total revenue

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Reduce the quantity demanded

Question 2

If the demand for a product is price elastic, a decrease in price will:

Accepted Answer

Increase total revenue

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Decrease total revenue

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Have no effect on total revenue

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Reduce the quantity demanded

Question 3

A price ceiling set below the equilibrium price will:

Accepted Answer

Cause a shortage

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Cause a surplus

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Have no effect on the market

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Increase supply

Question 4

Which of the following will shift the demand curve for a normal good to the right?

Accepted Answer

An increase in consumer income

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A decrease in the price of a substitute

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An increase in the price of a complement

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A decrease in consumer preferences for the good

Question 5

The cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods is positive. What does this indicate about the relationship between the goods?

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They are substitutes

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They are complements

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They are unrelated

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They are inferior goods