The management of firm A observed that every time there is an increase in the price charged by firm B, the level of sales of firm A declines. But…

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · January 2025
The management of firm A observed that every time there is an increase in the price charged by firm B, the level of sales of firm A declines. But when firm C increases its price, the level of sales of firm A increases. From this we can conclude that:
(A) A. firms A and B produce substitutes in consumption.
(B) B. firms A and C produce substitutes in consumption.
(C) C. firms A and B produce unrelated in consumption products.
(D) D. firms A and C produce unrelated in consumption products

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. firms A and C produce substitutes in consumption.

Topics: Price Determination in Different Markets

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