Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 8
9708The interaction of demand and supply
The diagram shows the market demand for and supply of a good. Which statement is not valid?
- AAt price OP1, UV represents the market surplus.
- BAt price OP3, P3X represents the quantity that consumers are able and willing to buy.
- CIf price were to fall from OP1 to OP3, the extra quantity demanded would be equal to the extra quantity supplied.
- DPrice OP2 is the market equilibrium price.
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Correct answer: C. If price were to fall from OP1 to OP3, the extra quantity demanded would be equal to the extra quantity supplied.
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