The price of gasoline has risen and the quantity sold has fallen. This was likely caused by

A. a rise in the price of crude oil.
B. a seasonal rise in the demand for gasoline.
C. use of a new public transit system.
D. the discovery of crude oil deposits in South Dakota.


Answer: A

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