If the price of gasoline were $5, many people would stop buying gasoline while others would continue to do so. This would indicate

A) those who are buying gasoline value it at least $5 per gallon.
B) those who are not buying gasoline value it more than $5 per gallon.
C) only those who are extremely wealthy are buying gasoline.
D) the price of gasoline needs to be regulated by the Federal Government.


A

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