Which of the following statement is not true while determining price elasticity of demand?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · May 2025
Which of the following statement is not true while determining price elasticity of demand?
(A) A. Goods which have close or perfect substitutes, have highly elastic demand curves.
(B) B. The greater the proportion of income spent on a commodity; generally the lesser will be its elasticity of demand.
(C) C. Necessities are generally price inelastic.
(D) D. The more possible uses of a commodity, greater will be its price elasticity.

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. The greater the proportion of income spent on a commodity; generally the lesser will be its elasticity of demand.

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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