If the demand curve is a downward sloping straight line, the price elasticity of demand always

A) increases as the demand curve shifts rightward.
B) increases as the demand curve shifts leftward.
C) increases with movements upward along the demand curve.
D) decreases with movements upward along the demand curve.


C

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