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a. increase, and the equilibrium price of hot fudge is likely to decrease.
b. increase, and the equilibrium price of hot fudge is likely to increase.
c. decrease, and the equilibrium price of hot fudge is likely to decrease.
d. decrease, and the equilibrium price of hot fudge is likely to increase.


c

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