When the price elasticity of demand is small in magnitude, a _____ increase in the price leads to a _____ reduction in the amount purchased and the demand curve is relatively ____.

A. slight; substantial; steep

B. slight; slight; flat

C. large; slight; steep

D. slight; substantial; flat


C. large; slight; steep

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