Figure 4-8 -Refer to the Figure 4-8. the Graph Shows the Demand

question 243

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-8
-Refer to the Figure 4-8. The graph shows the demand for cigarettes. Which most likely happened?

• A) The price of marijuana rose.
• B) Mandatory health warnings were placed on cigarette packages.
• C) Several foreign countries banned Canadian cigarettes in their countries.
• D) A tax was placed on cigarettes.

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