In a scientific study, what is the name of the variable that is the presumed "cause"?
a. random variable
b. independent variable
c. control variable
d. dependent variable

The demand curve for steel to shift to the right

Explanation:

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Substitutes goods are goods that can be used in place of one another. If the price of plastic increases, consumers shift to steel, its demand increases and the supply curve shifts to the right.

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