Question

Which of the following is consistent with the law of​ demand?

A. Airplanes flew with moremore passengers after deregulation of airlinesderegulation of airlines.
B. An increase in the supply of orangesoranges causes a decrease in the consumption of orangesoranges.
C. A doublingdoubling of the price of salt led to a 5 percent dropdrop in the quantity of salt purchased.
D. The state of WashingtonWashington has less appleapple regulation than CaliforniaCalifornia​, and appleapple production is higher in CaliforniaCalifornia.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A doublingdoubling of the price of salt led to a 5 percent dropdrop in the quantity of salt purchased

Explanation:

The law of demand states that the higher the price, the lower the quantity demanded and the lower the price , the higher the quantity demanded.

An increase in the price of salt leading to a decline in quantity demanded is consistent with the law of demand.

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