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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements best describes inelastic demand?
The demand curves appear to be fairly flat.
The percentage change in quantity demanded results from a price change greater than the percentage change in
price.
Price elasticity of demand is greater than one.
Consumers are NOT very responsive to changes in price.
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