Because people usually exploit opportunities to make themselves better off,if the price of gasoline rises and stays high for an extended period,we expect people to:
A) increase the number of kilometres they drive.
B) buy larger and less fuel-efficient cars.
C) use more public transportation.
D) ride their bicycles less.

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With the rise in gasoline prices, people would be motivated to cut down their expenses on fuel. As a result, they may start using public transportation, which requires less fuel consumption compared to personal cars. This shift towards public transportation would also have environmental benefits. Hence, the best choice in this scenario is C.

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