In the following question you are asked to determine, other things equal, the effects of a given change in a determinant of demand or supply for product X upon (1) the demand (D) for, or supply (S) of, X; (2) the equilibrium price (P) of X; and (3) the
equilibrium quantity (Q) of X. Refer to the given information. An increase in the price of a product that is a complement to X will:
A. decrease S, decrease P, and decrease Q.
B. decrease D, decrease P, and decrease Q.
C. increase D, increase P, and increase Q.
D. increase D, increase P, and decrease Q.
Answer: B
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