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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q81 Mark

The diagram shows the demand curve for a product. [Figure 8.1] Which statement is correct?

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ADemand is less elastic at higher prices than at lower prices.
BConsumer expenditure on the product always rises when price falls.
CPrice elasticity of demand is different at every price.
DPrice elasticity of demand equals one at every price.

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C: Price elasticity of demand is different at every price.

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The price system and the microeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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