In the Past Few Years, the Demand for Donuts Has

question 294

Multiple Choice

In the past few years, the demand for donuts has greatly increased. This increase in demand might best be explained by

• A) an increase in the cost of making donuts.
• B) an increase in the price of coffee.
• C) consumers expecting donut prices to fall.
• D) a change in buyer tastes.

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