Exhibit 4-2 Supply and demand curves
The market shown in Exhibit 4-2 is initially in equilibrium at E1. Changes in market conditions result in a new equilibrium at E2. This change is stated as a(n):

A. increase in supply and an increase in quantity demanded.
B. increase in supply and a decrease in demand.
C. decrease in supply and a decrease in quantity demanded.
D. increase in demand and an increase in supply.


Answer: A

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