Demand is inelastic if
A) a given percentage change in price will result in a less than proportionate percentage change in the quantity demanded.
B) demand exhibits zero responsiveness to price changes.
C) small price increases will lead to zero quantity demanded.
D) a given percentage change in price will result in a greater than proportionate percentage change in the quantity demanded.
Answer: A
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