A relatively large increase in the cost of electricity would likely

A. result in a large increase in the use of gas for home use immediately.
B. cause an immediate large decline in the use of electricity.
C. increase the use of gas and decrease the use of electricity after a time lapse.
D. cause an equal reduction in the use of electricity immediately.


Answer: C

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