If the Price Elasticity of Demand for Computers Is Greater

question 145

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand for computers is greater than 1, then an increase in computer prices will

• A)lower total revenue.
• B)raise total revenue.
• C)not change total revenue.
• D)either raise or lower total revenue, depending on the starting price.
• E)lead to a higher percentage change in total revenue than the percentage change in price.

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