Consumers Regard Dell Computers and Apple Computers as Substitutes

question 166

Multiple Choice

Consumers regard Dell computers and Apple computers as substitutes.If the price of a Dell computer decreases,the

• A) demand for Dell computers increases.
• B) demand for Apple computers increases.
• C) demand for Apple computers decreases.
• D) supply of Dell computers increases.
• E) demand for Dell computers decreases.

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