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प्रश्न
Define decrease in demand.
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उत्तर
When there is a fall in demand due to changes in factors other than the own price of the commodity, it is called a decrease in demand.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is an expansion of demand?
Explain the following diagram:

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The following table shows a change in the demand. Read the table carefully and answer the question that follows:
| Case I | Case II | ||
| Price (₹) | Quantity | Price (₹) | Quantity |
| 10 | 20 | 10 | 20 |
| 10 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
What type of change is it, decrease in demand or contraction in demand? Give a reason.
Explain the following diagram.

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