Question
Draw a demand curve with unitary price elasticity. Give explanation.
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Answer
Elasticity of Demand is unitary on any point on the demand curve, if percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price. A unit elastic demand curve extends towards X and Y-axis in an uniform manner, without touching them.
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