Which of the Following Statements Correctly Differentiates Between the Slope

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between the slope of a demand curve and the price elasticity of demand along a linear demand curve?

• A) The price elasticity of demand for a good is the same at different points on the demand curve, whereas the slope of the demand curve varies depending on the point where it is measured.
• B) The price elasticity of demand for a good varies along the demand curve, whereas the slope of the demand curve remains the same at different points on the curve.
• C) The price elasticity of demand is a unit-free measure, whereas the slope of a demand curve is measured in dollars.
• D) The price elasticity of demand is measured in dollars, whereas the slope of a demand curve is a unit-free measure.

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