Which of the following would cause a decrease in the equilibrium price and decrease in the equilibrium quantity of papayas?

A) a decrease in supply and an increase in demand
B) a decrease in demand
C) an increase in supply and an increase in demand greater than the increase in supply
D) a decrease in supply and a decrease in demand


Answer: B

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