In the case of a straight-line demand curve meeting the two axes, the price elasticity of demand at y-axis of the line would be equal to:

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · September 2026
In the case of a straight-line demand curve meeting the two axes, the price elasticity of demand at y-axis of the line would be equal to:
(A) A. 1
(B) B. Infinity
(C) C. 3
(D) D. 1.25

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. Infinity

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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