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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

Which method measures elasticity of demand at a point on a straight line demand curve as the ratio of the lower segment and the upper segment of the demand curve at that point?

Options:

Percentage Method

Total Expenditure Method

Geometric Method

Arc Method

Correct Answer:

Geometric Method

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Geometric Method

Geometric Measure of Elasticity along a Linear Demand Curve : The elasticity of a linear demand curve can easily be measured geometrically. The elasticity of demand at any point on a straight line demand curve is given by the ratio of the lower segment and the upper segment of the demand curve at that point.