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Question
The demand curve is parallel to the X-axis in the case of ______.
Options
perfectly elastic demand
perfectly inelastic demand
relatively elastic demand
relatively inelastic demand
Solution
Demand curve is parallel to X-axis, in case of perfectly elastic demand.
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