Multiple Choice question if in the short run the demand for transit by train is inelastic and in the long run the demand is elastic, then a price: a.increase will increase total revenue in the short run but decrease total revenue in the long run. b.decrease will decrease total revenue in the short run and decrease total revenue in the long run. c. increase will decrease total revenue in the short run but increase total revenue in the long run. d.decrease will increase total revenue in the short run but decrease total revenue in the long run.

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if in the short run the demand for transit by train is inelastic and in the long run the demand is elastic, then a price: 

a.increase will increase total revenue in the short run but decrease total revenue in the long run. 
 
b.decrease will decrease total revenue in the short run and decrease total revenue in the long run. 
 
c. increase will decrease total revenue in the short run but increase total revenue in the long run. 
 
d.decrease will increase total revenue in the short run but decrease total revenue in the long run. 
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