The supply of product X is perfectly inelastic if the price of X increases by ________ and, as a result of the price change, the quantity supplied ________

A. 7%; increases by 5%.
B. 10%; stays the same.
C. 8%; increases by 8%.
D. 5%; increases by 7%.


Answer: B

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