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The horizontal demand curve parallel to x-axis implies that the elasticity of demand is

A. Zero

B. Infinite

C. Equal to 1

D. Greater than zero but less than infinity

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The horizontal demand curve parallel to x-axis implies that the elasticity of demand is infinite.It is zero when the demand curve is parallel to the y-axis.

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