Question on: JAMB Economics - 2024

If the price of commodity X rises and consumers shift to commodity Y, then commodities X and Y are

A

inferior goods

B

substitutes

C

complements

D

bought together

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Correct Option: B

When the price of a commodity increases and consumers switch to another commodity, the two commodities are substitutes because consumers replace one with the other to satisfy their needs.

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