Assume Peanut Butter and Jelly Are Complements

question 18

Multiple Choice

Assume peanut butter and jelly are complements.Ceteris paribus,an increase in the price of peanut butter will cause the equilibrium price of jelly to

• A)Increase and the equilibrium quantity of jelly to decrease.
• B)Increase and the equilibrium quantity of jelly to increase.
• C)Decrease and the equilibrium quantity of jelly to decrease.
• D)Decrease and the equilibrium quantity of jelly to increase.

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