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A rise in the supply of a commodity cause_________

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A rise in the supply of a commodity cause_________

A.

An increase in the equilibrium price and decrease in the equilibrium quantity bought and sold

B.

An increase in both equilibrium

C.

A decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in the equilibrium quantity bought and sold

D.

A decrease in both equilibrium

Correct answer is C

If supply increase while the demand remains constant, there will be an excess supply over demand which will lead to a decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in equilibrium quantity.