If the Demand for Gasoline Becomes More Elastic Over Time

question 56

Multiple Choice

If the demand for gasoline becomes more elastic over time,

• A)the demand curve will shift out.
• B)the demand curve will become flatter.
• C)other things being equal, the equilibrium price of gasoline must fall.
• D)other things being equal, the equilibrium quantity of gasoline must fall.

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