Assume apples and oranges are substitutes. Suppose apple growers launch a successful advertising campaign that convinces consumers apples are a better product. As a result the cross-price elasticity of apples and oranges will become

A. More negative.
B. Less positive (move closer to zero).
C. More positive.
D. Less negative (move closer to zero).

Answer: B

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