Suppose you are told that the equilibrium price of bananas has increased, while the equilibrium quantity of bananas has fallen. You are also told that either the demand changed or supply changed, but not both. Which of the following must have occurred?
A. Supply increased.
B. Supply decreased.
C. Demand decreased.
D. Demand increased.
Answer: B
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