Which of the following are the examples of complementary goods ?
(A) pen and ink
(B) tea and sugar
(C) tea and coffee
(D) ball pen and gel pen
(E) shoes and socks
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option (2) : (A), (B) and (E) only
Complementary goods are items that are often used together because the use of one good tends to enhance the use of the other.
- (A) Pend and ink : These are often used together in writing, making them complementary.
- (B) Teas and sugar : Often used together in preparing tea, making them complementary.
- (E) Shoes and socks : Worn together, with the use of one enhancing the use of the other.
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(C) Tea and coffee: These are alternatives to each other, not complementary goods.
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(D) Ball pen and gel pen: Both are types of pens, but they serve the same purpose and are not used together in a complementary manner.