Refer to the accompanying figure. At P = 8 and Q = 4, D1 is ________ elastic than D2, which is shown graphically as D1 being ________ D2.

A. less; flatter than
B. more; steeper than
C. less; steeper than
D. more; flatter than


Answer: C

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