Suppose the Price of a Six-Pack of Cola Rises from $3

question 171

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of a six-pack of cola rises from $3 to $3.75 and the price of a pack of mints rises from $1.25 to $1.75.If the CPI rises from 140 to 182,then people likely will buy

• A)more cola and more mints.
• B)more cola and fewer mints.
• C)less cola and more mints.
• D)less cola and fewer mints.

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