Elasticity Along a Downward Sloping Linear Demand Curve

question 48

Multiple Choice

Elasticity along a downward sloping linear demand curve

• A)is constant and equal to the slope of the curve.
• B)is constant and equal to the slope times the ratio of price to quantity.
• C)changes along the curve.
• D)does not vary with price unless the good is expensive.

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