The Demand Function for a Certain Commodity Is $D ( p ) = \frac { 30 } { p + 5 }$

question 20

Multiple Choice

The demand function for a certain commodity is $D ( p ) = \frac { 30 } { p + 5 }$ .For what values of p is the demand inelastic?

• A)p > -5
• B)p > 0
• C)p < -5
• D)p < 0

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