A Miami restaurant has created atmosphere through its subtle use of blue and green lighting, ceiling fans over each table, and frozen drinks. If its electrical energy supplier raises its prices, the restaurant will most likely ________
A) continue its present operation because it has an elastic demand for electricity
B) ask other Miami restaurants to create a derived demand for cheaper electricity
C) decide to find other ways to use electricity
D) continue its present operation because it has an inelastic demand for electricity
E) remove its lighting, turn off its fans, and economize on its use of electricity
D
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