If the Price of Ice Cream Increases Substantially (Ceteris Paribus)

question 80

Multiple Choice

If the price of ice cream increases substantially (ceteris paribus) , what is the equilibrium quantity of hot fudge sauce likely to do?

• A) Increase, and the equilibrium price is likely to increase.
• B) Decrease, and the equilibrium price is likely to increase.
• C) Increase, and the equilibrium price is likely to decrease.
• D) Decrease, and the equilibrium price is likely to decrease.

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