If clams and mussels are normal goods, then when the amount the consumer can spend increases,
A)purchases of whichever good is preferred will increase, and purchases of the good not preferred will decrease
B)purchases of both goods will increase
C)only purchases of the cheaper good will increase
D)only purchases of the more expensive good will increase
E)it is unclear what will happen to purchases of clams and mussels

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Since both clams and mussels are normal goods, an increase in the consumer's budget would likely mean they have more income to spend on food in general. Therefore, purchases of both clams and mussels would increase as they are both preferred goods.

If Clams and Mussels Are Normal Goods, Then When the Amount