A Linear Downward-Sloping Demand Curve Has Price Elasticities (In Absolute

question 150

Multiple Choice

A linear downward-sloping demand curve has price elasticities (in absolute values) that

• A)increase as price decreases.
• B)remain constant along the demand curve.
• C)decrease as price decreases.
• D)are greater than or equal to 1.

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