The amount of pizzas that consumers want to buy per week is reflected in the equation P = 15 - .02Q d , where Q d is the amount of pizzas purchased per week and P is the price of pizzas. On the basis of this information we can say that:
A. if pizzas were free, people would consume 800 per week.
B. more pizzas will be purchased at a high price than at a low price.
C. if the price of pizzas is $6, then 150 will be purchased.
D. 50 fewer pizzas will be purchased per week for every $1 increase in price.
Answer: D
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