In 2004, hurricanes damaged a large portion of Florida's orange crop. As a result of this, many orange growers were not able to supply fruit to the market

If, following the hurricane, the price remained at its pre-hurricane level, we would expect to see
A) a surplus of oranges.
B) a shortage of oranges.
C) an increase in the demand for oranges.
D) the quantity demanded equal to the quantity supplied.


B

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