A local transit authority charges $1 for a bus ride. An economics study suggests that in the price range from $0.50 to $1.50, the elasticity of demand for bus trips is 1.2. To increase its revenue, the transit authority should
A. leave the fare as it is.
B. charge $1.20.
C. lower the fare.
D. raise the fare.
Answer: C
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