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The following diagram represents ______ elastic demand for commodity X.

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The following diagram represents ______ elastic demand for commodity X.

The diagram shows a downward-sloping demand curve DD, indicating an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. As price falls, quantity demanded increases.

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  • Highly

  • Unitary

  • Perfectly

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Solution

The following diagram represents highly elastic demand for commodity X.

The diagram shows a downward-sloping demand curve DD, indicating an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. As price falls, quantity demanded increases.

Explanation:

The diagram represents a relatively flat downward-sloping demand curve, indicating highly elastic demand. A vertical curve would be perfectly inelastic, while a horizontal curve would be perfectly elastic.

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Chapter 4: Elasticity of Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 4.37]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Elasticity of Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 7. | Page 4.37
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