In the context of elasticity of demand, which of the following goods is likely to have inelastic demand? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of elasticity of demand, which of the following goods is likely to have inelastic demand?
A. Jewellery
B. Luxury cars
C. Air conditioners
D. Salt
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Necessities like salt have inelastic demand because quantity demanded does not change significantly with price changes. Luxuries tend to have elastic demand.

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