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

1. The term price as used in microeconomics refers to the absolute price of a commodity.
2. The relative price of bread in terms of wine is the amount of wine which can be traded in exchange for a loaf of bread.
3. When relative prices are measured in terms of dollars, the term dollar refers to currency.
4. When absolute prices are measured in terms of dollars, the term dollar refers to currency.
5. Relative prices cannot fall when absolute prices are rising.


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

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