Michelin Notices That When the Number of Tires It Sells

question 73

Multiple Choice

Michelin notices that when the number of tires it sells increases from 1,000,000 to 1,000,001, total revenue rises $35. The $35 represents the firm's

• A) average revenue.
• B) marginal revenue.
• C) price elasticity.
• D) average variable revenue.
• E) average total cost.

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