If an Increase in the Supply of Good a Increases

question 109

Multiple Choice

If an increase in the supply of good A increases the demand for good B, then

• A)the demands for A and B are independent.
• B)the elasticity of supply for good A is greater than 1.
• C)A and B are complements.
• D)A and B are substitutes.
• E)the demand for A is price elastic.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

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Dividends

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Net Loss

The amount by which a company's total expenses exceed its total revenues, indicating a negative financial performance.

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