An Increase in the Tax on Cigarettes _____________ Cigarettes

question 62

Multiple Choice

An increase in the tax on cigarettes _____________ cigarettes.

• A)increases demand for
• B)decreases demand for
• C)increases the supply for
• D)decreases the supply for

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Roentgen

A German physicist known for discovering X-rays, a significant breakthrough in the field of radiography and medical imaging.

Electrolyte

A chemical compound capable of conducting electric current by being broken down into ions. Electrolytes can be acids or alkalis.

Acid

A substance that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, typically having a pH less than 7 and capable of turning blue litmus paper red.

Alkali

A base that dissolves in water, typically found among the group 1 elements of the periodic table, such as sodium and potassium, which form strongly basic hydroxides.