If the Demand Curve for a Firm Is a Straight

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the demand curve for a firm is a straight line with negative slope, which of the following is the shortcut to finding the MR?

• A) The demand curve starts below the marginal revenue curve and cuts the marginal revenue curve halfway down its length.
• B) The marginal revenue curve starts at the same point as the demand curve and has twice the slope of the demand curve.
• C) The marginal revenue curve is parallel to the demand curve with the same slope.
• D) The marginal revenue curve starts at the same point as the demand curve and has a slope of 0.

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