Asked by Stephanie Nieto on Jul 20, 2024

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Figure 4.3 shows the supply curves for baby formula.In the figure given below,which of the following changes is likely to result from an increase in the number of firms producing baby formula?
Figure 4.3 shows the supply curves for baby formula.In the figure given below,which of the following changes is likely to result from an increase in the number of firms producing baby formula?   A) A rightward shift of the supply curve from S<sub>1</sub> to S<sub>2</sub> B) A movement from point a to point b on the supply curve S<sub>1</sub> C) A leftward shift of the supply curve from S<sub>2</sub> to S<sub>1</sub> D) A movement from point c to point d on the supply curve S<sub>2</sub> E) A movement from point b to point a on the supply curve S<sub>1</sub>

A) A rightward shift of the supply curve from S1 to S2
B) A movement from point a to point b on the supply curve S1
C) A leftward shift of the supply curve from S2 to S1
D) A movement from point c to point d on the supply curve S2
E) A movement from point b to point a on the supply curve S1

Supply Curves

Graphical representations that show the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity supplied by producers, assuming other factors remain constant.

Number of Firms

The total count of business entities operating within a particular market or industry.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that producers are willing to supply.

  • Comprehend how market mechanisms (increase or decrease in the number of firms) affect supply.
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cielo pantojaJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the number of firms producing a good increases, the market supply of the good also increases. This leads to a rightward shift in the supply curve, as shown in option A.