The Demand Curve Facing a Single- Price Monopolist Slopes Downward

question 89

Multiple Choice

The demand curve facing a single- price monopolist slopes downward because

• A) demand is perfectly inelastic.
• B) its average revenue equals its marginal revenue.
• C) its demand curve is the market demand curve, which is generally downward sloping.
• D) its supply curve is upward sloping.
• E) it sells typically to only one consumer.

Analyze and compare fixed and variable costs for different facility locations.

Use locational cost-volume analysis to identify the low-cost choice among alternatives.

Apply mathematical methods to compare and select the best site based on given parameters.

Interpret and construct graphical representations for facility location decision-making.

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