If the Monopolist Is Operating in the Elastic Portion of Its

question 49

Multiple Choice

If the monopolist is operating in the elastic portion of its demand curve,then an increase in price will:

• A)increase total revenue.
• B)decrease total revenue.
• C)increase marginal revenue.
• D)leave total revenue unchanged.

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