When the price of oysters decreases 25%, quantity demanded increases 10%. The price elasticity of demand for oysters is ________ and total revenue from oyster sales will ________.

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


Answer: D

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