Would a Profit-Maximizing Firm Sell Where Demand Is Inelastic

question 62

Multiple Choice

Would a profit-maximizing firm sell where demand is inelastic?

• A)No, this would not follow the rule of MC = MR.
• B)No, the firm could not profitably raise price.
• C)Yes, the firm could profitably lower price to attract sales.
• D)Yes, in this case there are few substitutes for the good.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the production volume or level of services provided, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Salary

Salary refers to a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce an extra unit of a product, reflecting only those costs that directly change with the level of production.