The price of petrol rises sharply. Other things the same, the demand for cars

rises: the demand curve for cars shifts rightCorrect answerYour answerfalls: the demand curve for cars shifts leftCorrect answerYour answerdoes not changeCorrect answerYour answermoves along the same curveCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Cars and petrol are complements: running a car now costs more.
So fewer cars are demanded at each car price: a leftward shift.

Concept: Complement's price and demand
Typical timeTypical: 70 s
Your timeYours: —

The rule this testsSubstitutes, complements, normal and inferior goods

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The price of petrol rises sharply. Other things the same, the demand for cars

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