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प्रश्न
When will the demand curve be parallel to x-axis?
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उत्तर
Demand curve will become parallel to the x-axis, if the value of elasticity of demand is infinity.
संबंधित प्रश्न
How does change in the price of complementary good affect the demand for the given good? Explain with the help of an example.
Explain the effect of the following on the price elasticity of demand of a commodity:
(i) Number of substitutes
(ii) Nature of the commodity
State whether the following statement is true or false :
Concept of ‘elasticity of demand’ is useful for the finance minister.
Choose the correct answer :
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Demand of electricity for domestic purpose is _________.
State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE :
The demand of foodgrains is inelastic.
Match the following:
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Group A
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Group B
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1. Cars and petrol
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a. Elastic demand
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2. Point method
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b. Complementary
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3. Necessary goods
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c. Geometric method
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d. Inelastic demand
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State whether demand will be Elastic or Inelastic. Give reasons for your answer.
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When the price elasticity of demand for a good equals ______.
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Reason (R): The demand for soap, salt, matches etc. is highly inelastic because the consumer spends a very small amount of expenditure in relation to his/her income.
Assertion (A): Demand for a commodity with large number of substitutes with be less elastic.
Reason (R): With large number of substitutes, even a small rise in its price will induce the buyers to go for its substitutes.
The nature of a commodity determines its price elasticity of demand. Explain.
How does the nature of a good affect its elasticity of demand?
What type of demand characterizes necessity goods compared to luxury goods?
How does the time period affect the elasticity of demand?
What effect do habitual consumption patterns have on price elasticity of demand?
