Saccharin and Aspartame Are Both Low-Calorie Substitutes for Sugar

question 83

Multiple Choice

Saccharin and aspartame are both low-calorie substitutes for sugar. If saccharin is found to cause cancer,

• A) the price of aspartame will increase.
• B) the price of sugar will decrease.
• C) the price of saccharin will increase.
• D) the demand curves for aspartame and sugar will shift leftward.
• E) aspartame and sugar will be complements.

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