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Extension of Demand: The Role of Time in Demand

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
There is only one gas station on a stretch of highway. Then two more gas stations open next to the first. Demand for gas does not change during this time. What will happen to the price of gas on this stretch of highway and why?
a)
The price of gas will decrease because there is more competition among businesses.
b)
The price of gas will decrease because there is less competition among businesses.
c)
The price of gas will increase because there is more competition among businesses.
d)
The price of gas will increase because there is less competition among businesses.
2.

If the price of printers goes down, what happens in the market for ink cartridges?

a)

Supply increases.

b)

Supply decreases.

c)

Demand increases.

d)

Demand decreases

3.
When the demand for a product or service is higher than the supply this causes what?
a)
shortage
b)
consumer
c)
surplus
d)
equilibrium
4.
Amazon Prime is selling Smencils.  There are only a few packs left and they are very popular.  What will happen to the price?
a)
The price will go up.
b)
The price will go down.
5.

PRICE and Supply have what type of relationship?


When supply for a product increases due to high demand, think about what happens to the price.


Also consider that if a business is making MORE of a certain product, what would they need to happen with the price?

a)

Similar relationship - they move in the same direction

b)

Opposing / Inverse relationship - they move in different directions

6.

As Supply decreases, Demand ___________

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Is not affected by Supply

7.
Suppose you have a football trading card that everyone else has. Your friends probably won't give you much for it. The supply of that card is high, and the demand for it is low. What will happen to the price of that card.
a)
The price will go up.
b)
The price will go down.
8.

As Supply increases, Demand ___________

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Is not affected by Supply

9.

When there is a surplus of Christmas decorations at Walmart but a low demand for these products, what happens to the price of the products?

a)

The price decreases

b)

The price stays the same

c)

The price increases

d)

Price is not affected by supply & demand

10.
Which of the following could cause the price for automobiles to decrease?
a)
The local factory gives a big raise to its employees.
b)
None of the choices
c)
A brand new automobile dealership opens in town.
d)
The price of gasoline falls.