【单选题】Suppose the market price of a pound of steak is $6 per pound and the equilibrium price is $9 per pound. What takes place?
A.
There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
B.
There is a surplus, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
C.
There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded decreases.
D.
There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded increases.
E.
There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded decreases.