Suppose That When the Price of a 16 Oz

question 177

Multiple Choice

Suppose that when the price of a 16 oz. to-go cup of gourmet coffee is $4.25, students purchase 750 cups per day. If the price decreases to $3.75 per cup, which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A)Students would purchase fewer than 750 cups per day.
• B)Student would continue to purchase 750 cups per day.
• C)Students would purchase more than 750 cups per day.
• D)We do not have enough information to answer this question.

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