A Major Grocery Store Chain Switches from Bagging Groceries in Paper

question 66

Multiple Choice

A major grocery store chain switches from bagging groceries in paper sacks to bagging them in plastic bags. The grocery chain demands more plastic bags than are available at the current market price. What will happen as a result of this?

• A) The market price for plastic bags is likely to increase.
• B) There is an excess demand for groceries at the current market price.
• C) The market price for paper sacks is likely to increase.
• D) There is an excess demand for paper sacks at the current market price.

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