Which of the Following Describes the Difference Between the Market

question 261

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the difference between the market demand curve for a perfectly competitive industry and the demand curve for a firm in this industry?

• A)The market demand curve is a horizontal line; the firm's demand curve is downward sloping.
• B)The market demand curve is downward sloping; the firm's demand curve is a vertical line.
• C)The market demand curve cannot have a constant slope; the firm's demand curve has a slope equal to zero.
• D)The market demand curve is downward sloping; the firm's demand curve is a horizontal line.

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