Which of the following best describes why a surplus will not persist for very long? Multiple choice question. A surplus prompts sellers to lower the price to encourage buyers by decreasing the incentive to buy. A surplus prompts sellers to lower the price to encourage buyers by increasing the incentive to buy. A surplus prompts buyers to lower the price to encourage sellers by increasing the incentive to buy. A surplus prompts sellers to lower the price to encourage buyers by increasing the incentive to sell