Refer to the accompanying figure. The absolute value of the slope of the demand curve D1 is ________, and the absolute value of the slope of demand curve D2 is ________.

A. 5/4; 4/5
B. 4/5; 5/4
C. 1/2; 2
D. 2; 1/2


Answer: D

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