If Two Linear Demand (Or Supply) Curves Run Through a Common

question 181

Multiple Choice

If two linear demand (or supply) curves run through a common point, then at any given quantity, the curve that is steeper is more:

• A) elastic.
• B) inelastic.
• C) responsive.
• D) resilient.

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