If a Monopoly Is Operating Along the Portion of Its

question 101

Multiple Choice

If a monopoly is operating along the portion of its demand curve where marginal revenue is positive, its

• A) total revenue is zero.
• B) total revenue decreases when price decreases.
• C) total revenue increases when price decreases.
• D) total revenue remains the same when price decreases.

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