If the Price of "X" Increases and You Buy More

question 128

Multiple Choice

If the price of "X" increases and you buy more "Y," then

• A)"X" and "Y" are complements,and the price of "Y" will increase.
• B)"X" and "Y" are complements,and the price of "Y" will decrease.
• C)"X" and "Y" are substitutes,and the price of "Y" will increase.
• D)"X" and "Y" are substitutes,and the price of "Y" will decrease.

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