The table given below reports the quantity demanded of a good by individuals 1, 2, and 3 at different prices.Table 3.1

-If an increase in the price of good X causes the demand curve for product Y to shift to the right, then X and Y are most likely to be which of the following?
A)Shoes and laces
B)Tennis balls and tennis rackets
C)Turkey and chicken
D)Knives and forks
E)DVD players and DVDs

Question

The table given below reports the quantity demanded of a good by individuals 1, 2, and 3 at different prices.Table 3.1
 
-If an increase in the price of good X causes the demand curve for product Y to shift to the right, then X and Y are most likely to be which of the following?
A)Shoes and laces 
B)Tennis balls and tennis rackets 
C)Turkey and chicken 
D)Knives and forks 
E)DVD players and DVDs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If an increase in the price of good X causes the demand for good Y to increase, X and Y are substitutes. When the price of turkey (X) increases, people may buy more chicken (Y) as an alternative, indicating they are substitutes.

The Table Given Below Reports the Quantity Demanded of a Good