Use the above figure. The consumer's choice changes from YB to YA. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. This change in the consumer's choice results from an increase in the consumer's income.
B. This change in the consumer's choice results from a fall in the price of good X.
C. This change in the consumer's choice results from a rise in the price of good X.
D. This change in the consumer's choice results from a rise in the price of good Y.
Answer: D
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