A Demand Curve

question 72

Multiple Choice

A demand curve:

• A) shows what quantities would be supplied at various possible prices.
• B) shows how total revenue increases as prices decrease.
• C) is usually up-sloping from left to right.
• D) is formed by plotting the data from a demand schedule.
• E) All of the above are true.

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