One reason the demand for laptop computers might increase is a
A) fall in the price of a laptop computers.
B) fall in price of desktop computers.
C) change in preferences as laptops have become more portable, with faster processors and larger hard drives.
D) poor quality performance record for laptop computers.
E) decrease in income if laptops are a normal good.

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As laptops have become more portable with faster processors and larger hard drives, there has been a change in preferences towards laptop computers. This could lead to an increase in demand. A fall in price of laptops or a poor quality performance record would likely decrease demand. A fall in price of desktop computers or a decrease in income (if laptops are a normal good) may not necessarily impact the demand for laptops.

One Reason the Demand for Laptop Computers Might Increase Is