On a Straight- Line Downward- Sloping Demand Curve, the Maximum

question 42

Multiple Choice

On a straight- line downward- sloping demand curve, the maximum elasticity of demand occurs

• A) at its vertical intercept.
• B) at its midpoint.
• C) where it intersects the supply curve.
• D) at its horizontal intercept.

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