Answer the next question on the basis of the following demand schedule.PriceQuantity Demanded$615243342516If this demand schedule were graphed, we would find that

A. its slope diminishes as we move southeast down the curve.
B. its slope is constant throughout.
C. its slope diminishes as we move northwest up the curve.
D. the data are inconsistent with the law of demand.


Answer: B

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