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If the demand curve is horizontal then its slope is:

A. Infinite

B. Zero

C. Equal to one

D. None of the above

Correct Answer : A.


The slope of horizontal demand curve is infinite b/c here change in quantity demanded is some positive value and change in price is zero so dQ/dP = 8 .It is also called perfectly elastic demand curve)

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