Consider Butter and Margarine,which Are Substitutes

question 118

Multiple Choice

Consider butter and margarine,which are substitutes.When the price of butter falls,the demand curve for margarine is likely to

• A)shift to the right.
• B)shift to the left.
• C)remain stationary.
• D)remain stationary,although its price will fall.
• E)remain stationary,although its price will rise.

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