Assume that pencils and pens are substitutes. If the price of pencils rises ceteris paribus, then we will see
A. An increase in the demand for pens.
B. A decrease in the demand for pens.
C. A decrease in the supply of pens.
D. An increase in the supply of pens.
Answer: A
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