Which of the Following Would Most Likely Increase the Price

question 235

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely increase the price of automobiles?

• A) a decrease in the price of steel used to produce automobiles
• B) an increase in the price of gasoline
• C) a decrease in consumer income
• D) the United Auto Workers union obtaining a substantial wage increase for auto workers

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