Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Demand and supply curves

Demand and supply curves — practice question

Why does a normal demand curve for a product slope downward from left to right?

  • ABuyers’ additional satisfaction declines as consumption rises.
  • BConsumers are faced with choices between competing products.
  • CSellers are willing to accept lower prices on larger orders.
  • DThe average cost of production falls as the scale of production increases.

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