Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)If the price of a good is lowered and total revenue decreases, demand is elastic.
• B)If the price of a good is raised and total revenue does not change, demand is perfectly elastic.
• C)If the price of a good is raised and total revenue increases, demand is inelastic.
• D)If the price of a good is lowered and total revenue increases, demand is inelastic.

---

Definitions:

Control Costs

Efforts and measures implemented to monitor and manage expenses to ensure they align with budgetary constraints and financial goals.

Cost Center Evaluation

The process of analyzing the performance and efficiency of a department or unit within an organization that does not directly generate revenue.

Controllable Margin

The amount of profit or contribution margin that a manager can directly influence by controlling costs and generating revenues.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's selling price exceeds its total variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.