JAMB Economics 1989 Question 12

Question 12

Theory of Demand

If the curve above shows the relationship between the price of commodity X and the quantity demanded of commodity Y, then X and Y are

Diagram for this question
  1. A.complementary goods
  2. B.substitutes
  3. C.inferior goods
  4. D.luxury goods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (substitutes)

Explanation

As the price of X rises, more Y is demanded. People are switching from X to Y, so they are substitutes.