If the Demand Curve for Oranges Is a Downward- Sloping

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the demand curve for oranges is a downward- sloping straight line, the price elasticity of demand will increase the

• A) higher the price of oranges.
• B) higher the income level of consumers.
• C) higher the price of other fruits.
• D) lower the price of oranges.

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Overextension

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Overregularization

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