If a Straight-Line Demand Curve Slopes Down, Price Elasticity Will

question 111

Multiple Choice

If a straight-line demand curve slopes down, price elasticity will:

• A) remain the same at all points on the demand curve.
• B) change between any two points along the demand curve.
• C) always be greater than 1.
• D) always equal 1.
• E) always be less than 1.

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