Which of the Following Decreases the Supply of Popcorn

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreases the supply of popcorn?

• A)a decrease in the price of popcorn
• B)an increase in the price of popcorn
• C)a technological advance in the production of popcorn
• D)a decrease in the demand for popcorn
• E)a decrease in the number of popcorn producers

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