At a Price of $20, a Store Can Sell 24

question 163

Multiple Choice

At a price of $20, a store can sell 24 picture frames a day. At a price of $18 the store can sell 33 picture frames a day. Since total revenue ________ by the price decrease, demand must be ________.

• A) is increased; elastic
• B) is increased; inelastic
• C) is increased; unit elastic
• D) is decreased; elastic

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

Variable cost divided by the quantity of output

Unique Goods

Products that are distinct in their characteristics, offering uniqueness that differentiates them from mass-produced items.

Price Discrimination

A strategy in pricing where the same provider sells identical or nearly identical products or services at varying prices across different markets.

Deadweight Loss

The reduction in total societal welfare resulting from market inefficiencies, typically due to taxes, subsidies, or monopolies.