As Price Decreases and We Move Down Further Along a Linear

question 81

Multiple Choice

As price decreases and we move down further along a linear demand curve, the price elasticity of demand will:

• A) decrease.
• B) increase.
• C) stay the same.
• D) approach infinity.

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