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Rice and Potatoes Are Substitutes in Consumption

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Rice and potatoes are substitutes in consumption.If the price of rice rises and there is a bumper crop of potatoes,in the market for potatoes one would expect the equilibrium price to _____ and the equilibrium quantity to _____.


Definitions:

Demand

The willingness and ability of consumers to purchase a particular quantity of goods or services at a given price and time.

Toothpaste

A paste or gel used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth.

Toothbrushes

Oral hygiene instruments consisting of a small brush on a handle used to clean teeth.

Acquires

Acquires pertains to obtaining ownership or control of something, often referring to companies taking over other businesses.

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