Question 22
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. When TR is rising at a diminishing rate, MR is positive and falling.
II. When MR is falling, AR must be rising.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I is true: MR is the slope of TR; a flattening rise means a falling but positive slope.
II is false: with a falling price, MR and AR fall together, MR faster.
- Concept
- Shapes of TR, AR and MR
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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