Suppose that the equilibrium price of pickles falls while the equilibrium quantity rises. The most consistent explanation for these observations is:

A.an increase in demand for pickles with no change in supply.

B.a decrease in demand for pickles with no change in supply.

C.an increase in the supply of pickles with no change in demand.

D.a decrease in the supply of pickles and a decrease in the demand for pickles.

正确答案：an increase in the supply of pickles with no change in demand.