A surplus exists in the market for Barbie dolls at the prevailing price. The surplus will be eliminated by a price:
a. increase, decreasing the supply and increasing the demand

b. decrease, decreasing the supply and increasing the demand.
c. decrease, increasing the quantity supplied and increasing the quantity demanded.
d. decrease, decreasing the quantity supplied and increasing the quantity demanded.


d

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