-Consider the Demand Curves for Soft Drinks Shown in the Figure

question 45

Multiple Choice

-Consider the demand curves for soft drinks shown in the figure above. Suppose the economy is at point a. What of the following could result in a movement to point b?

• A) an increase in the price of bottled water
• B) a decrease in the price of bottled water
• C) an increase in the opportunity cost of soft drinks
• D) a decrease in the relative price of a soft drink

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