Which of the following factors may influence the demand for coffee sold in fast food restaurants?
A) the cost of coffee beans used to make the coffee.
B) the income of consumers shopping in fast food restaurants.
C) the wages paid to workers in fast food restaurants.
D) the weather during the growing season in Brazil (where the coffee is grown).

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The income of consumers shopping in fast food restaurants has a direct influence on the demand for coffee sold in those restaurants as consumers with higher income may have a greater willingness to purchase coffee. The cost of coffee beans and the wages of workers are internal factors that may affect the price, but not necessarily the demand. The weather during the growing season in Brazil may affect the supply of coffee beans, but not necessarily the demand for fast food coffee.

Which of the Following Factors May Influence the Demand for Coffee