If there were no changes in the quantity of food sold, even when its price falls, we would know that _____________.

demand was entirely inelastic

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demand was entirely elastic

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demand has an elasticity of greater than one

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demand was unit elastic

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Solution

The correct option is D demand was entirely inelastic
If there is no change in the quantity demanded with any change in price (or any relevant factor), then demand will be perfectly inelastic.

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