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Arrange the following values of elasticity of demand of a downward sloping linear demand line in correct order starting from left to the right along with the demand curve.

(A) Ed_d =0

(B) Ed_d = ∞

(C) Ed_d =1

(D) Ed_d <1

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Along a downward sloping linear demand curve, elasticity falls continuously from left to right. At the vertical (price) intercept Ed=∞E_d = \infty, at the midpoint Ed=1E_d = 1, below the midpoint Ed<1E_d < 1, and at the horizontal (quantity) intercept Ed=0E_d = 0. Order: B, C, D, A.

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