Papayas and grapefruit are substitute goods. A drought in California destroyed a good portion of the grapefruit crop. Ceteris paribus,

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Since papayas and grapefruit are substitutes, a decrease in the supply of grapefruit due to the drought will increase the demand for papayas as consumers switch to the available substitute. This increased demand for papayas will raise their price. Simultaneously, the reduced supply of grapefruit will increase its price.

Papayas and Grapefruit Are Substitute Goods