Which of the Following Statements Is Inconsistent with an Elastic

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is inconsistent with an elastic demand curve?

• A)The price-elasticity coefficient is greater than 1.
• B)Total revenue increases when price increases.
• C)Buyers are relatively sensitive to price changes.
• D)The relative change in quantity exceeds the relative change in price.

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