Why is a linear demand curve inelastic below the mid-point?

P
ED numerator (tủ số) = change in Q ÷
average Q
ED denominator (mẫu số) = change in P ÷
average P

Since numerator < denominator, ED < 1

Demand is inelastic between these two points

change in P

average P

0 change in Q Q
average Q
 Why is a linear demand curve elastic above the mid-point?

P
ED numerator = change in Q ÷ average Q
ED denominator = change in P ÷ average P
change in P
Since numerator > denominator, ED > 1
Demand is elastic between these two points

average P

0
change in Q
Q
average Q