In January, 2,500 quarts of ice cream are sold in Boston at $2.50 a quart. In February, 3,000 quarts are sold at $2.00 a quart. This change in quantity sold and price may have been caused by

A. a reduction in wages in the Boston area.
B. the introduction of labor-saving automated ice cream-packing machinery.
C. the release of a medical study showing that ice cream consumption improves mental health.
D. the decision by Boston ice cream sellers to eliminate discount coupons.


Answer: B

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