Motor Oil and Gasoline Are Complements

question 121

Multiple Choice

Motor oil and gasoline are complements. If the price of motor oil increases, consumer surplus in the gasoline market

• A)decreases.
• B)is unchanged.
• C)increases.
• D)may increase, decrease, or remain unchanged.

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