If the demand and supply curves for a commodity shift to the right by the same amount, then in comparison to the initial equilibrium, the new equilibrium will be characterized by:
a. a higher quantity and price.
b. a lower quantity and a higher price.
c. the same quantity and a lower price.
d. a higher quantity and the same price.

d. A higher quantity and the same price.

Explanation:

A shift in the demand and supply curves to the right by the same amount there is a proportionate shift in both curves to the right which causes the equilibrium price to remain constant and the equilibrium quantity to increase.

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