Suppose demand decreases, but there is no change in supply. As the market reaches its new equilibrium:

A. excess supply will lead the price to fall.
B. excess demand will lead the price to fall.
C. excess supply will lead the price to rise.
D. excess demand will lead the price to rise.


Answer: A

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