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Reduction of consumption of Inferior Goods

Brian, a poor college student, eats pinto beans or Ramen Noodles for dinner every night. After the graduation, he takes a job with a beginning salary of $50,000 per year. This modification in income is most probable to: (1) Decrease his consumption of both the products. (2) Persuade Brian to purchase more of all goods, comprising pinto beans and Ramen Noodles. (3) Raise consumption of whichever of such two meals is his favorite. (4) Raise for both the products.

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