Question

Phil’s filling station gas station operates on a patch on the highway in a patch where there were no gas stations close by. It enjoyed high profits. After a while, Glen’s gas another gas station opened up close by. The profits for the first gas station are likely to decrease because a. ​it has to lower prices, since its product is now more price elastic b. ​It has to lower prices since its product is now more price inelastic c. ​due to the increased availability of substitutes d. ​both A&C

Answer 1

Answer: Both A and C

Explanation:

The Phil's filling gas station operates on a highway was solo in that area and had no other gas stations nearby.It enjoyed the profit .

Sooner a new gas station opened near Phil's gas station.The profit of the Phil's gas station started decreasing. This was because the it has to lower prices to increase its demand and as there were substitutes available in the market now, people moved to another gas stations for their need.

Both of the cases will decrease its profit.