If tolls on a toll road can be raised significantly before commuters will consider using a free alternative, then an increase in tolls will result in
A) a decrease in total revenue.
B) a decrease in non-toll road usage.
C) an increase in total revenue.
D) an increase in toll road usage.
Answer: C
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