Suppose that the percentage change in supply is -50%, the price elasticity of demand is 4, and the price elasticity of supply is 1. The equilibrium price will:

A. decrease by 10 percent.
B. increase by 55 percent.
C. increase by 10 percent.
D. decrease by 55 percent.

Answer: C

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