Problem regarding the price elasticity

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Price Elasticity

Characterize each of the following goods and services in terms of their price elasticity of demand. In so doing, indicate whether a steeply sloped (vertical) and relatively inelastic demand curve, or a flat (horizontal) and relatively elastic demand curve, is typical under normal market conditions. Why?

A. Unleaded gasoline

B. Wheat

C. Individual income tax preparation services

D. A cure for AIDS

E. Lottery tickets

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