Graph 5-5 -In Graph 5-5, Which Supply Curve Is Perfectly Inelastic

question 155

Multiple Choice

Graph 5-5

-In Graph 5-5, which supply curve is perfectly inelastic?

• A) S₁
• B) S₂
• C) S₃
• D) it is impossible to tell without more information

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