Pizza and Hamburgers Are Substitutes for Consumers

question 344

Multiple Choice

Pizza and hamburgers are substitutes for consumers. A fall in the price of a pizza ________ the price of a hamburger and ________ the quantity of hamburgers.

• A) raises; increases
• B) raises; decreases
• C) lowers; increases
• D) lowers; decreases

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that are due to creditors within a short period, usually one year, and are to be paid in cash or other current assets.

Equipment

Tangible property used in the operations of a business not intended for sale, including machinery, computers, and furniture.

Cash

A form of currency that includes coins and paper bills.

Capital

The wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available for purposes such as starting a company or investing.