Question

Difficulty: MediumTypes of Demand

Complete the statement below regarding economic classifications of demand.

Answer:When a single commodity such as crude oil is required for multiple alternative uses, including the refining of petrol, diesel, and kerosene, its demand is classified as 【composite】 demand.

Answer

The correct demand classification is composite demand.
Composite demand describes a situation where a single commodity has multiple different uses. Because crude oil can be processed into petrol, diesel, and kerosene, the total demand for crude oil is the aggregate of all these alternative uses.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Analyze the usage pattern described in the scenario.
Crude oil is demanded for several distinct alternative applications (refining into petrol, diesel, and kerosene).
When a single good or resource is required to satisfy multiple alternative uses, it fits the definition of composite demand.

Key Concept

Composite Demand
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