Assume that British corporations begin to purchase more supplies from the United States as a result of several labor strikes by British suppliers. This action reflects:$$

Question $20$ options:

a$)$

$$an increased demand for British pounds.

b$)$

$$a decrease in the demand for British pounds.

c$)$

$$an increase in the supply of British pounds for sale.

d$)$

$$a decrease in the supply of British pounds for sale.