Suppose that the demand curve for apples is downward sloping,and that with other things remaining equal,the price per tonne increases from $234 to $244.We would then expect

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According to the law of demand, when the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded decreases. Therefore, we would expect a fall in the quantity of apples demanded, as stated in choice D. Choices A and B suggest a shift in the demand curve, which would require a change in factors other than price (such as consumer preferences, income, or availability of substitutes), and they do not reflect the given scenario. Choice C suggests that the increase in price leads to an increase in quantity demanded, which is contrary to the law of demand.

Suppose That the Demand Curve for Apples Is Downward Sloping,and