If the Absolute Price Elasticity of Demand for Concert Tickets

question 395

Multiple Choice

If the absolute price elasticity of demand for concert tickets is 0.75, an increase in ticket prices will

• A) increase total revenue.
• B) decrease total revenue.
• C) not change the elasticity of demand.
• D) not change total revenue.

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