Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Downward-Sloping

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a downward-sloping demand curve that is a straight line?

• A) The slope and the elasticity are the same at all points.
• B) The slope remains the same, but elasticity rises as you move down the demand curve.
• C) The slope remains the same, but elasticity falls as you move down the demand curve.
• D) The slope and the elasticity fall as you move down the demand curve.

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