Which of the following is true if the price of coffee increases?

A. The demand for tea, a substitute good, will decrease.
B. The demand for coffee will increase.
C. The demand for tea, a substitute good, will increase.
D. Both the demand for coffee and tea will increase.


Answer: D

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