In the week before Hurricane Katrina, the price of flashlights rose in New Orleans because of:
A) an increase in supply.
B) an increase in demand.
C) a decrease in supply.
D) a decrease in demand.

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The rise in price of flashlights in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina was due to an increase in demand. This is because people were preparing for the storm and needed flashlights in case of power outages or other emergencies.

In the Week Before Hurricane Katrina, the Price of Flashlights