The price of good x has a pattern such that p = $3 on monday through thursday of every week, and p = $2 on fridays. if speculators begin participating in the market for good x, their actions will likely lead to a(n) ______________ in the price of good x on monday through thursday and a(n) _______________ in the price of good x on friday.
a. decrease; increase
b. decrease; decrease
c. increase; decrease
d. increase; increase