If the price of a substitute (Y) of Good-X increases, what impact does it have on the equilibrium price and quantity of Good-X?

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With increase in the price of the substitute of Good-X, demand curve of Good-X will shift to the right. Accordingly equilibrium price and quantity of Good-X would tend to increase.

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