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If a commodity has large number of substitutes, then its demand curve will be:

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If a commodity has large number of substitutes, then its demand curve will be:

The diagram shows two intersecting downward-sloping demand curves, P and Q. Curve P is flatter and more elastic, while curve Q is steeper and less elastic at their point of intersection.

Options

  • P

  • Q

  • Both (a) and (b)

  • Neither (a) nor (b)

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Solution

P

Explanation:

A large number of substitutes makes demand more elastic. Curve P is flatter and therefore more elastic than curve Q.

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Chapter 4: Elasticity of Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 4.39]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Elasticity of Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 22. | Page 4.39
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