When the price of coffee increases 5%, quantity demanded decreases 10%. The price elasticity of demand for coffee is ________ and total revenue from coffee sales will ________.

A. elastic; decrease
B. inelastic; increase
C. elastic; increase
D. inelastic; decrease


Answer: A

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