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O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/13 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q51 Mark

The table shows the amounts demanded and supplied of tomatoes at different prices. The initial equilibrium is at a price of 40. [Table 5.1 showing price (), demand (kg), supply (kg)] The following year, more efficient harvesting means that the supply increases by 50% at each price. What will happen to the suppliers' total revenue?

AIt will fall by $10.
BIt will fall by $40.
CIt will rise by $10.
DIt will rise by $200.

✓ Correct answer

B: It will fall by $40.

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The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 3, question 5.

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