If the Demand for Its Good or Service Is Inelastic,a

question 62

Multiple Choice

If the demand for its good or service is inelastic,a monopoly's

• A)total revenue increases when the firm lowers its price.
• B)total revenue is unchanged when the firm lowers its price.
• C)marginal revenue is negative.
• D)marginal revenue is equal to zero.
• E)marginal revenue is positive.

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