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The demand curve is parallel to the X-axis in the case of ______.

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  • perfectly elastic demand

  • perfectly inelastic demand

  • relatively elastic demand

  • relatively inelastic demand

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Demand curve is parallel to X-axis, in case of perfectly elastic demand.

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Chapter 3.2: Elasticity of Demand - EXERCISE [Page 34]

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Balbharati Economics [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 3.2 Elasticity of Demand
EXERCISE | Q 1. 3) | Page 34

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