-In the Above Figure, If D₂ is the Original Demand

question 401

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, if D₂ is the original demand curve and the price of a substitute in consumption rises, which price and quantity might result?

• A) point a, with price P₂ and quantity Q₂
• B) point b, with price P₁ and quantity Q₁
• C) point c, with price P₃ and quantity Q₃
• D) point d, with price P₁ and quantity Q₃

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