If a Decrease in Price Decreases a Monopolist's Total Revenue

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a decrease in price decreases a monopolist's total revenue, then

• A) demand is elastic.
• B) demand is inelastic.
• C) demand is unit elastic.
• D) the law of demand is violated.

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