Carlos is originally consuming his optimal consumption bundle of cell phones and gasoline when the price of gasoline falls. Assume that both gasoline and cell phones are normal goods. How will a decrease in the price of gasoline affect your consumption of cell phones and gasoline? Explain using the substitution and income effects

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