Quiz No.3 - Applied Economics

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APPLIED ECONOMICS

QUARTER 1
QUIZ NO.3
NAME: _______________________________________           SCORE: __________
GRADE/SECTION: _____________________________                          DATE:  ___________
Test I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. When the quantity consumers are willing and able to buy equals the quantity that producers are willing
and able to sell.
A. Surplus C. Shortage
B. Market Equilibrium D. None of these are correct
2. At a given price, the amount by which quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded; it usually forces the
price down.
A. Surplus C. Shortage
B. Market Equilibrium D. None of these are correct
3. At a given price, the amount by which quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied; it usually forces the
price up.
A. Surplus C. Shortage
B. Market Equilibrium D. None of these are correct
4. A person who sells a merchandise or renders a service.
A. Buyer C. Laborer
B. Capitalist D. Seller
5. A person who purchases a merchandise or acquiring a service.
A. Buyer C. Laborer
B. Capitalist D. Seller
6. A local grocery store orders 200 cases of Soda Cola each week and sells them at a price of P6.00 per
case. At the end of the first week, they have only sold 160 cases. What economic situation is the grocery
store facing and what will have to happen to price in order for equilibrium to be attained?
A. surplus; price will rise.
B. surplus; price will fall.
C. shortage; price will rise.
D. shortage; price will fall.
7. Which of the following can lead to an increase in the supply for good X?
A. a decrease in the number of sellers of good X.
B. an increase in the price of inputs used to make good X.
C. an increase in consumers' income, assuming good X is a normal.
D. an improvement in technology used in production of good X.
8. An increase in the price of electricity will:
A. increase the demand for kerosene heaters.
B. increase the demand for light bulbs.
C. increase the demand for stereos.
D. increase the demand for TVs.
9. Which of the following events will cause an increase in the market demand for Ganner (a brand of beer)?
A. A decrease in the price of Ganner.
B. An increase in the price of Hyattkien (another brand of beer).
C. An increase in the price of Snappy peanuts (a complementary good).
D. An increase in income, if Ganner is an inferior good.
10. An decrease in the price of flour will:
A. decrease the demand for sugar.
B. increase the demand for bread.
C. increase the price for bread.
D. decrease the price for bread.
Test II. Directions: Complete the table below.

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