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An increase in the price of Coffee will have the following effect on the demand curve of Tea:

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Question

An increase in the price of Coffee will have the following effect on the demand curve of Tea:

Options

  • A fall in the price of tea from OP to OP₁ increases quantity demanded from OQ to OQ₁ along the same demand curve.

  • The demand curve shifts leftward from DD to D₁D₁, reducing the demand for tea from OQ to OQ₁ at the same price.

  • A rise in the price of tea from OP to OP₁ reduces quantity demanded from OQ to OQ₁ along the same demand curve.

  • The demand curve shifts rightward from DD to D₁D₁, increasing the demand for tea from OQ to OQ₁ at the same price.

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Solution

The demand curve shifts rightward from DD to D₁D₁, increasing the demand for tea from OQ to OQ₁ at the same price.

Explanation:

Tea and coffee are substitutes, so a rise in coffee’s price increases demand for tea. The correct diagram shows a rightward shift; the other diagrams show movements along the curve or a leftward shift.

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Chapter 3: Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 3.42]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 3 Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 43. | Page 3.42
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