Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. An increase in the number of sellers leads to a decrease in supply.
2. Changes to the market price can bring supply and demand together.
3. At the equilibrium quantity, the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.
4. At $3 per pound, the quantity of oranges demanded is 2,000 pounds and the quantity supplied is 4,000 pounds. As a result, there is a shortage at this price.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False

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