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Suppose that the equilibrium price of an article is N5.00 but the government fixes the price by law at N4.00, the supply will be

A.

The same as the equilibrium supply

B.

Greater than equilibrium supply

C.

Less than the equilibrium supply

D.

Determined later by government

E.

None of these

Correct answer is C

If the market price is below the equilibrium price, the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded, creating a shortage. The market is not clear. It is in shortage. The market price will rise because of this shortage.