Netta considers apples and oranges complements. All else equal, what will happen to Netta's demand for oranges when the price of apples increases?
A) The demand for oranges will shift to the right.
B) The quantity demanded of oranges will increase.
C) The demand for oranges will shift to the left.
D) The demand for oranges will not be affected.

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Since Netta considers apples and oranges complements, an increase in the price of apples will decrease her demand for oranges, as she will likely buy fewer apples and, consequently, fewer oranges to go with them. This is represented by a leftward shift in the demand curve for oranges.

Netta Considers Apples and Oranges Complements