During an Epidemic,the Price of Surgical Masks Increased

question 68

Multiple Choice

During an epidemic,the price of surgical masks increased.Which of the following is most likely to have been a consequence of this increase in price?

• A)Decrease in the demand for surgical masks
• B)Increase in the tax on surgical masks
• C)Increase in the supply of surgical masks
• D)Decrease in the profits from selling surgical masks

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