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Demand is inelastic if _____.

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A
a large change in quantity demanded results in a small change in price
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the price elasticity of demand is greater than 1
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C
the quantity demanded is very responsive to changes in price
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D
the price elasticity of demand is less than 1
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Solution

The correct option is D the price elasticity of demand is less than 1
Ed > 1 = Elastic demand
Ed = 1 = Unit elastic demand
Ed < 1 = Inelastic demand

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