If the Marginal Benefit Curve Is Linear and Downward Sloping

question 79

Multiple Choice

If the marginal benefit curve is linear and downward sloping and the marginal cost curve is linear and upward sloping, an increase in the marginal cost that causes an upward shift of the curve will _________the profit- maximizing number of units undertaken.

• A)not change
• B)increase
• C)exactly double
• D)decrease

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