PRC-3 · Chapter 10 · Question 14 of 70
How is a 'Market Demand Curve' derived from individual demand curves?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) By horizontally summing the quantities demanded by all individuals at each price
Explanation
The market demand curve is the horizontal summation of all individual consumers' demand curves at every given price point.
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