A Consumer Allocates Income Between Clams and Mussels

question 100

Multiple Choice

A consumer allocates income between clams and mussels.If clams are a normal good, then when the price of clams rises, the consumer will definitely buy

• A)more clams and more mussels
• B)fewer clams and fewer mussels
• C)more clams and fewer mussels
• D)fewer clams and more mussels
• E)fewer clams, but the effect of the price change on purchases of mussels cannot be predicted

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