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What is the relation between good x and y in each case , if with the rise in price of x demand for good y (i) rises and(ii) falls ?Given reason.

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SOLUTION :(i)Goodsx and y aresubstitutes . It is because when priceof X rises , y becomes relatively cheaper in relation to y. The consumer buys more of by reducing DEMAND for x.
(ii) Goodsx andy arecomplementary GOODS . It because x andy areused jointly .When with the rise inprice of GOOD x , demand forx falls, demand fory alsofalls.


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