A Decline in the Availability of Bicycle Handle Bars Will

question 42

Multiple Choice

A decline in the availability of bicycle handle bars will decrease Huffy Bicycle Company's production of bicycles.Decreased production in turn reduces Huffy's demand for bicycle seats.This is because the products in this situation have _____ demand.

• A) inelastic
• B) joint
• C) elastic
• D) congruent
• E) derived

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