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When will the demand curve be parallel to x-axis?

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When will the demand curve be parallel to x-axis?

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Demand curve will become parallel to the x-axis, if the value of elasticity of demand is infinity.

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Chapter 2: Elasticity of Demand - QUESTION BANK [Page 45]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Economic Applications [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Elasticity of Demand
QUESTION BANK | Q 7. | Page 45
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Chapter 3 Elasticity of Demand
QUESTION BANK | Q 7. (1) | Page 76

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