Question

Explain how the economy in 2009 affected the size of chip bags. How did the cost of ingredients affect the bag size? How might the bigger bag have affected demand for the chips?

Answer 1

Answer:

economy has caused a slump in demand for ingredients like corn and oil, pushing those prices back down.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Last year, food packages shrank as food makers, dealing with record high ingredient costs, struggled to maintain their profits. But the weakened economy has caused a slump in demand for ingredients like corn and oil, pushing those prices back down. With lower ingredient costs - and higher consumer demand for more value - some brands like Frito-Lay are shifting back to bigger packages, without raising prices.