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Constant Elasticty Demand Curves

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Why is perfectly elastic demand curve parallel to X-axis?

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Yes, the demand curve representing a perfectly elastic demand of a commodity is parallel to X-axis. This is due to the reason that in case of a perfectly elastic demand curve, the quantity demanded changes without any change in the price of the commodity

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