Q In July 201-3: yandals in North IElueensland poisoned four million tomato seedlings by putting herbicide into the im'gation water. The seedlings were killed. These seedlings would haye produced many of the tomatoes that were planned to he sold in Australia in October 2-31 {1. a Using the tools of supply and demand, consider the effect of the poisoning of the tomato seedlings on the madtet for tomatoes in Australia in ISictooer 20111 b Tomatoes are a major ingredient in salads. News reports suggested that the poisoning would lead to a \"salad surcharge' with restaurants raising the pn'ce of salads. Do you agree with this prediction? 1|ill-thy or why not? c Lettuce is also an ingredient in salads. How will the poisoning of the tomato seedlings affect the mice of lettuce and the quantity of lettuce sold? Does your answer depend on whether or not chefs can change the mix of lettuce and tomatoes in a salad? d News reports suggested that the price of tomatoes would only rise in Dctober. There would not he an effect in August. Do you think this is correct? Does your answer depend on whether or not tomatoes can be stored