If Maria spends a fixed dollar amount per week on movie rentals regardless of changes in the price, Maria's demand for movie rental can be considered:

A. elastic.
B. unit elastic.
C. inelastic.
D. There is not sufficient information to determine the price elasticity.


Answer: B

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