The Price Elasticity of Demand Along a Demand Curve with a Constant

question 69

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand along a demand curve with a constant slope:

• A)is equal to the slope.
• B)is greater than the slope.
• C)is less than the slope.
• D)decreases in absolute value as quantity demanded rises.

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