Christoff's Lawn & Lot is a small business that provides landscaping and grass cutting services in the spring and summer. Christoff's usually contracts with customers on an annual basis, with the terms set out at the beginning of the season. This year, the area experienced a significant amount of rain, causing the grass to grow more quickly. Christoff's was required to cut the grass every time it grew 2 inches, and no matter how many times it needed cutting, the customer paid the same monthly amount based on the original contract. The price of gas has now grown by 35% causing Christoff's to pay more for their supplies. The demand for gas despite its price represents ________ demand for Christoff's Lawn & Lot.

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The demand for Christoff's services is likely inelastic as the customer is paying a fixed monthly fee regardless of how much grass needs to be cut. This suggests that the customer values the consistent lawn care provided by Christoff's and is willing to pay the same amount even if the cost of supplies (i.e. gas) goes up. The fact that the customer pays a fixed amount also suggests that the demand is not separate (i.e. each service is not priced separately), but rather joint (i.e. the customer is paying for a bundle of services). The demand is also not likely to be derived, as the demand for landscaping and grass cutting services is not dependent on the demand for any other product or service.

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