If A and B are complements, an increase in the price of good A would:

A. lead to a decrease in demand for B.
B. lead to an increase in demand for B.
C. have no effect on the quantity demanded of B.
D. none of the statements associated with this question are correct.


Ans: A. lead to a decrease in demand for B.

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