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WAEC Economics 2018 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A downward sloping demand curve means that

  • A. total revenue declines as price is lowered
  • B. demand falls as output rises
  • C. demand falls as output falls
  • D. price must be lowered to sell moreCorrect

Explanation

A downward-sloping demand curve shows that more is sold at lower prices — i.e. price must be lowered to sell more.

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