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Question
Draw a demand curve with the help of a hypothetical individual demand schedule.
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Solution 1
Individual demand schedule and the demand curve are given below:
| Price | Quantity |
| 5 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 25 | 5 |

Solution 2
Hypothetical Individual Demand Schedule
| Price (in ₹) | Quantity demanded (in units) |
| 5 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 1 | 5 |
Individual demand curve DD is according to individual demand schedule.

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