[Solved] The demand for which of the following commodity will not rise in spite of a fall in its price?

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Q.	The demand for which of the following commodity will not rise in spite of a fall in its price?
A.	Television
B.	Refrigerator
C.	Salt
D.	Meat
Answer» C. Salt
Explanation: For certain goods called necessities, demand is not related to income. Demand for salt does not increase with the increase in income & does not decrease with the decrease in income. It means that it is irrespective of income. The demand curve slopes downward for goods like salt, but it is inelastic.

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