Consumers consider that good A and good B are substitutable in consumption. When the price of good A increases, there is an expectation that there is _____ in quantity of good A demanded and _____ in the demand for good
A) an increase; an increase
B) an increase; a decrease
C) a decrease; an increase
D) a decrease; a decrease

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When the price of good A increases, the quantity demanded for good A decreases because consumers will look for cheaper alternatives. Since good B is a substitute, the demand for good B will increase as consumers switch from good A to good B.

Consumers Consider That Good a and Good B Are Substitutable