If goods A and B are substitutes a decrease in the price of good B will ........

General Studies (CHSL) Indian Economy

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If goods A and B are substitutes, a decrease in the price of good B will

decreased demand for good B

decreased demand for both the goods

increase demand for both the goods

decrease demand for good A

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Explanation:

When the price of a good that complements a good decreases, then the quantity demanded of one increases and the demand for the other increases. When the price of a substitute good decreases, the quantity demanded for that good increases, but the demand for the good that it is being substituted for decreases.