Moving downward along a linear (straight-line) downward-sloping demand curve, the
A) demand becomes less elastic.
B) quantity demanded decreases.
C) price elasticity of demand does not change.
D) total revenue never changes.
E) demand becomes more elastic.

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As we move downward along a downward-sloping linear demand curve, the quantity demanded increases, and the price decreases. As a result, consumers become less sensitive to changes in price and the demand becomes less elastic.

Moving Downward Along a Linear (Straight-Line) Downward-Sloping Demand Curve, the