Along a Linear Demand Curve

question 23

Multiple Choice

Along a linear demand curve,

• A)both the slope and price elasticity are constant
• B)the price elasticity is constant, but the slope varies
• C)total revenues are constant
• D)the slope is constant, but the price elasticity varies
• E)total revenues are negative

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