If the cross elasticity of demand for good x with respect to the price of good y is positive, then goods x and y are

A) normal goods.
B) inferior goods.
C) complements.
D) substitutes.


D

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 23.12 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 23.12Refer to Figure 23.12. Suppose AE1, AE2 and AE3 are not parallel. What is the value of Point B?

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