The Price Elasticity of Demand Is −2

question 17

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand is −2.0 for a certain firm's product.If the firm raises price,the firm manager can expect total revenue to:

• A) decrease.
• B) increase.
• C) remain constant.
• D) either increase or remain constant, depending upon the size of the price increase.

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