If demand remains constant and supply decreases, what happens to price and quantity?     A. Decrease price; increase quantity   B. Decrease price; decrease quantity   C. Increase price; decrease quantity   D. Increase price; increase quantity 2. If supply remains constant and demand decreases, what happens to price and quantity?     A. Increase price; increase quantity   B. Increase price; decrease quantity   C. Decrease price; increase quantity   D. Decrease price; decrease quantity

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    1. If demand remains constant and supply decreases, what happens to price and quantity?
       
        A.
      Decrease price; increase quantity
        B.
      Decrease price; decrease quantity
        C.
      Increase price; decrease quantity
        D.
      Increase price; increase quantity
    2. If supply remains constant and demand decreases, what happens to price and quantity?
     
      A.
    Increase price; increase quantity
      B.
    Increase price; decrease quantity
      C.
    Decrease price; increase quantity
      D.
    Decrease price; decrease quantity


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