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WAEC Economics 2022 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The increase in the demand for a commodity may lead to a decrease in the demand for another if both are in

  • A. complementary demandCorrect
  • B. demand of the same quality
  • C. composite demand
  • D. competitive demand

Explanation

When the increase in demand for one good leads to a decrease in demand for another, the goods are said to be complementary (used together, e.g. cars and fuel).

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