Suppose That Joe Has $50 to Spend on Food and Clothing.If

question 84

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Joe has $50 to spend on food and clothing.If Joe now has $100,then it is most likely that he will

• A)increase both food and clothing consumption.
• B)increase food consumption but decrease clothing consumption.
• C)decrease food consumption but increase clothing consumption.
• D)decrease both food and clothing consumption.
• E)not change food or clothing consumption.

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