A consumer is choosing between magazines an His optimums are shown on the graph to the right. Consumer income allocated for these two goods is equal to $150. The price of magazines (P,) is equal to $5.00. How do these changes in the price of books affect the demand for magazines? demand remains constant demand increases demand decreases

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