If supply increases in a greater proportion than demand then __________.

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · January 2025
If supply increases in a greater proportion than demand then __________.
(A) A. The new equilibrium price and quantity will be greater than the original equilibrium price and quantity.
(B) B. The new equilibrium price will be greater than the original equilibrium price but equilibrium quantity will be higher.
(C) C. The new equilibrium price and quantity will be less than the original equilibrium price and quantity.
(D) D. The new equilibrium price will be less than the original equilibrium price.

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. The new equilibrium price and quantity will be less than the original equilibrium price and quantity.

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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