The Straight Line Demand Curve Represents the Price Elasticity of Demand

question 58

Multiple Choice

The straight line demand curve represents the price elasticity of demand that:

• A) increases as the price decreases.
• B) decreases as the price decreases.
• C) increases as the price increases.
• D) decreases as the price increases.

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