If the Price of Peanut Butter Decreases Substantially (Ceteris Paribus)

question 93

Multiple Choice

If the price of peanut butter decreases substantially (ceteris paribus) , the equilibrium quantity of jelly, a complement, is likely to:

• A)​increase, and the equilibrium price of jelly is likely to decrease.
• B)​increase, and the equilibrium price of jelly is likely to increase.
• C)​decrease, and the equilibrium price of jelly is likely to decrease.
• D)​decrease, and the equilibrium price is of jelly likely to increase.

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