Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for the Price

question 320

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct for the price elasticity of demand along a linear,downward-sloping demand curve?

• A) The price elasticity of demand is constant because the slope is constant.
• B) At low prices, demand is elastic but at high prices demand is inelastic.
• C) At high prices, demand is elastic but at low prices demand is inelastic.
• D) The price elasticity of demand is not defined for a linear demand curve because the slope is constant.
• E) None of the above answers is correct.

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