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In the linear demand d(p) = a - bp, what does the slope -b show?
AThe vertical intercept
BFall in demand per price unit
CThe highest price payable
DThe total expenditure
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Fall in demand per price unit
For each unit increase in price, quantity demanded falls by b units.
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