Suppose Good X is a substitute for Good Y. Everything else remaining unchanged, an increase in the price of Good Y will lead to

A. a decrease in demand for Good X.
B. an increase in demand for Good X.
C. a decrease in the price of Good X.
D. an increase in demand for Good Y.


Answer: B

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