2026 Q16 (b) (i) Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks. The law of demand states that as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity demanded will The law of supply states that as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity supplied will
increase decrease
(ii) The Government is considering offering a subsidy to car manufacturers to increase the supply of electric cars.
Explain the term subsidy.
A subsidy is a payment the government gives businesses to lower their cost of production for certain goods or services. Subsidies help to keep prices lower in the market for consumers.
(iii) The demand and supply curves for electric cars are shown in the diagram below.
S2
As a result of the subsidy, car manufacturers are willing to increase supply by 2,000 units at each price. The new supply schedule is as follows:
On the graph above, draw the new supply curve to represent this information. Label it S2.
(iv) Identify the equilibrium price and quantity resulting from this increase in supply.
Write your answers in the table below: Equilibrium Price: