Question : What is the elasticity of demand in the case of "Salt"?

Option 1: Elastic 

Option 2: Inelastic

Option 3: Unit elastic

Option 4: Perfectly inelastic


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Inelastic


Solution : Due to the lack of salt alternatives, the demand for salt is price inelastic. Like surgery, there are no effective alternatives. People don't pay much attention to price changes when the portion of income spent on a good is low. Demand is hence price inelastic.
Hence option b is the correct answer.

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