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A decrease in supply (shift to the left) will increase total revenue in that market if ?

Correct answer: A. demand is price inelastic

  • A. demand is price inelastic
  • B. supply is price elastic
  • C. supply is price inelastic
  • D. demand is price elastic

Explanation

A fall in supply raises price, and total revenue rises when the percentage increase in price exceeds the percentage decrease in quantity sold. That occurs when demand is price inelastic.

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