Refer to the graph below. Assume the consumer has an income of $100, the price of X is $2 and the price of Y is $1. According to the graph, the substitution effect of a decrease in the price of X from $2 to $1 is equal to:  

A. 5
B. 20
C. 30
D. 25

Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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