The horizontal demand curve parallel to x axis implies that the elasticity of demand is ........

Economics- Phase (I & II) Demand and Supply for Money

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The horizontal demand curve parallel to x-axis implies that the elasticity of demand is

Zero

Infinite

Equal to 1

Greater than zero but less than infinity

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Explanation:

The horizontal demand curve parallel to x-axis implies that the elasticity of demand is infinite.It is zero when the demand curve is parallel to the y-axis.For a horizontal demand curve parallel to the x axis, the elasticity is infinite. In other words, the demand is perfectly elastic: a small change in price causes a large decrease in quantity demanded.