Scenario: When a Monopolist Charges $10 for Its Product, It

question 5

Multiple Choice

Scenario: When a monopolist charges $10 for its product, it sells 500 units of the product. When it lowers the price to $6, it sells 1,400 units of the product.
-Refer to the scenario above.Which of the following statements is true of the demand curve that the monopolist faces in the price range $6 to $10?

• A) The demand curve is elastic.
• B) The demand curve is inelastic.
• C) The demand curve is vertical.
• D) The demand curve is upward sloping.

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