Which statement is true about a supply curve represented by a straight line equation such as: P = 5 x (Qs) Statement A: The elasticity of supply is constant. Statement B: The elasticity of supply is equal to one. Statement A and B are both incorrect. Statement A and B are both correct.

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Which statement is true about a supply curve represented by a straight line equation such as : P = 5 x (Qs) Statement A: The elasticity of supply is constant. Statement B: The elasticity of supply is equal to one. Statement A and B are both incorrect. Statement A and B are both correct.

 

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Which statement is true about a supply curve represented by a straight line equation
such as: P = 5 x (Qs)
Statement A: The elasticity of supply is constant.
Statement B: The elasticity of supply is equal to one.
Statement A and B are both incorrect.
Statement A and B are both correct.
Transcribed Image Text:Which statement is true about a supply curve represented by a straight line equation such as: P = 5 x (Qs) Statement A: The elasticity of supply is constant. Statement B: The elasticity of supply is equal to one. Statement A and B are both incorrect. Statement A and B are both correct.
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