Maude Thinks Delphiniums and Hollyhocks Are Perfect Substitutes, One for One.If

Maude thinks delphiniums and hollyhocks are perfect substitutes, one for one.If delphiniums currently cost $2 per unit and hollyhocks cost $3 per unit and if the price of delphiniums rises to $5 per unit,

A) there will be no change in the demand for hollyhocks.
B) the entire change in demand for delphiniums will be due to the substitution effect.
C) 1/3 of the change in demand will be due to the income effect.
D) the income effect of the change in demand for delphiniums will be bigger than the substitution effect.
E) 2/3 of the change in demand will be due to the income effect.

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