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Question : Which of the statement is correct
A: The horizontal summing of the individual demand curves results in the market demand curve.
B: The market demand curve is flatter than the individual demand curve.

Option 1: Only A true

Option 2: Only B true

Option 3: Both are true

Option 4: Both are false


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Both are true


Solution : In comparison to individual demand curves, the market demand curve is flatter. This occurs because as prices fluctuate, the market's demand varies proportionately more than individual demand does.
The market demand curve is obtained by a Horizontal summation of the individual demand curves.
Hence option c is the correct answer.

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