What will be the impact on equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity when demand decreases and supply increases?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · January 2026
What will be the impact on equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity when demand decreases and supply increases?
(A) A. Both equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity falls
(B) B. Both equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity will rise
(C) C. Equilibrium price falls but impact on equilibrium quantity is not certain
(D) D. Equilibrium quantity decreases but impact on equilibrium price is not certain

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. Equilibrium price falls but impact on equilibrium quantity is not certain

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