Question

Which of the following is consistent with the law of​ demand?
Part 2
A.
A doubling

of the price of salt led to a 5 percent drop

in the quantity of salt purchased.
B.
Airplanes flew with more

passengers after deregulation of airlines
.
C.
The state of Washington

has less apple

regulation than California
​,
and apple

production is higher in California
.
D.
An increase in the supply of oranges

causes a decrease in the consumption of oranges
.

Answer 1

A. A doubling of the price of salt leading to a 5 percent drop in the quantity of salt purchased is consistent with the law of demand. According to the law of demand, as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity demanded for that good or service decreases.