Hamburgers and Fries Are Viewed by Consumers to Be Complements

question 64

Multiple Choice

Hamburgers and fries are viewed by consumers to be complements. If the price of hamburgers falls, what will happen in the market for fries?

• A) The supply of fries will increase.
• B) The demand for fries will decrease.
• C) The equilibrium quantity of fries supplied will increase.
• D) The supply of fries will decrease.

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