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WAEC Economics 2021 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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12. A leftward shift in the supply curve for a commodity indicates

  • A. an increase in quantity supplied.
  • B. a decrease in supply.Correct
  • C. a reduction in quantity supplied.
  • D. an increase in supply.

Explanation

A shift of the entire supply curve to the left represents a decrease in supply (less is offered at every price).

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