When a Monopolist's Demand Curve Is Inelastic, Raising the Price

question 154

Multiple Choice

When a monopolist's demand curve is inelastic, raising the price:

• A) increases total revenue and increases total cost.
• B) decreases total revenue and increases total cost.
• C) increases total revenue and decreases total cost.
• D) decreases total revenue and decreases total cost.

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