The negative slope of the demand curve reflects the:

A. positive relationship between price and quantity demanded.
B. proportional relationship between price and quantity demanded.
C. inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
D. inverse relationship between income and quantity demanded.


Answer: C

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