If the Price of Salt Increases and the Quantity Demanded

question 56

Multiple Choice

If the price of salt increases and the quantity demanded does not change, then

• A) the price elasticity of demand is equal to zero.
• B) demand is perfectly inelastic.
• C) the demand curve for salt is horizontal.
• D) Both A and B are correct.

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