When a Monopolist Lowers Its Price from $80 to $70

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a monopolist lowers its price from $80 to $70, the quantity it is able to sell increases from 100 to 150. The change in revenue associated with the output effect is equal to:

• A) $3,500.
• B) ?$3,500.
• C) $500.
• D) ?$500.
• E) $4,000.

Analyze the effects of elasticity on total revenue and expenditure.

Understand the concept of price elasticity of supply and its determinants.

Apply the midpoint method to calculate changes in elasticity.

Distinguish between inelastic and elastic goods based on their elasticity values.

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