The Price Elasticity of Demand for a Demand Curve That

question 86

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for a demand curve that has a zero slope is

• A) zero.
• B) one.
• C) negative but approaches zero as consumption increases.
• D) infinity.

---

Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A factor in a study or experiment anticipated to vary as a result of modifications in the independent variable.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, which poses a risk to health.

Television

An electronic device for receiving television broadcasts and displaying them visually, historically significant in mass media and entertainment.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of changes made to the independent variable.