Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

In which situation demand curve will be a rectangular hyperbola?

Options:

when elasticity of demand happens to be equal to unity

when elasticity of demand happens to be less than unity

when elasticity of demand happens to be more than unity

when elasticity happens to be inelastic

Correct Answer:

when elasticity of demand happens to be equal to unity

Explanation:

When elasticity of demand is 1 i.e. it is a unitary elastic demand curve, then it will form the shape of a rectangular hyperbola. Rectangular hyperbola is a curve under which all rectangular areas are equal. When the elasticity of demand is equal to unity (ed = 1) at all points of demand curve, then the demand curve is rectangular hyperbola.