The quantity demanded for a good
A)must equal the quantity actually sold.
B)can be less than the quantity actually sold.
C)can be greater than the quantity actually sold.
D)is always greater than the quantity actually sold.

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The quantity demanded for a good can be greater than the quantity actually sold because consumers may want to purchase more of the good than is available or affordable at the given price. This creates a situation of excess demand in which consumers are willing and able to buy more than the market can supply.

The Quantity Demanded for a Good