Suppose that a new study finds that eating more peanut butter will improve a person's health. As a result
A)the demand for peanut butter will fall.
B)the demand for peanut butter will rise.
C)the price of peanut butter will fall.
D)a smaller amount of peanut butter will be purchased.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The new study finding that eating more peanut butter will improve one's health implies that there is a benefit to consuming peanut butter. This positive change will likely increase the demand for peanut butter as people are now more willing to purchase it to improve their health. Therefore, choice B - the demand for peanut butter will rise - is the correct answer.

Suppose That a New Study Finds That Eating More Peanut