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Question 75

Which phrases correctly name the thing that rose, rather than the amount of change? Select all that apply.

  1. an increase in rentCorrect answer
  2. an increase of rent
  3. an increase in demandCorrect answer
  4. an increase for demand

Explanation

Increase in identifies the quantity or condition that became greater, so the rent and demand phrases fit. Increase of can introduce an amount such as five percent, but using it before the thing that rose confuses those two roles.

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