When a Demand Schedule Is Drawn in a Graph

question 174

Multiple Choice

When a demand schedule is drawn in a graph:

• A)price is measured on the vertical axis.
• B)quantity is measured on the horizontal axis.
• C)the resulting curve has a negative slope.
• D)other variables are held constant.
• E)all of the above are correct.

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