Which of the Following Would Most Likely Decrease the Current

question 384

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely decrease the current demand for DVD players?

• A) an increase in consumer income
• B) an increase in the prices of television sets, a complement for DVD players
• C) an expectation that the price of DVD players would rise sharply in the near future
• D) an increase in the price of VCRs, a substitute for DVD players

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