The product of price quantity ratio at a particular point on the demand curve and the reciprocal of the slope of the demand line is called:

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · January 2026
The product of price quantity ratio at a particular point on the demand curve and the reciprocal of the slope of the demand line is called:
(A) A. Point elasticity
(B) B. Arc elasticity
(C) C. Total outlay method of elasticity
(D) D. Total revenue method of elasticity

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Correct Answer: Option (A)

A. Point elasticity

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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