Refer to the figure below. If Laura and Chris are the only two consumers in this market, then when the price of hamburger decreases from $2.50 to $2.00 per pound, the quantity demanded in the market will ________ by ________ pound(s) per week. 

A. increase; 1.5
B. decrease; 1
C. decrease; 1.5
D. increase; 1

Answer: A

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