Suppose Smith wants one iPod no matter what the price is between $0 and $150,Jones wants one iPod no matter what the price is between $0 and $200,and Young wants one iPod no matter what the price is between $0 and $250. In this case,each individual buyer's demand curve will be __________________ and the market demand curve will be __________________.
A) downward sloping; vertical
B) vertical; downward sloping
C) vertical; vertical
D) downward sloping; downward sloping

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Each individual's demand curve is vertical because they will buy one iPod regardless of price within their specified range. The market demand curve is downward sloping because as the price decreases, more individuals (Smith, Jones, Young) are willing to buy, increasing total quantity demanded.

Suppose Smith Wants One IPod No Matter What the Price