Refer to the figure below. Assume the market is originally at point W. Movement to point Y is the result of: 

A. an increase in supply and an increase in demand.
B. a decrease in supply and an increase in quantity demanded.
C. an increase in supply and an increase in quantity demanded.
D. an increase in demand and an increase in quantity supplied.


Answer: C

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