Suppose the total-revenue curve is derived from a particular linear demand curve. That demand curve must be
A)inelastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 2 units to 3 units.
B)elastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 5 units to 6 units.
C)inelastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units.
D)elastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units.

Question

Suppose the total-revenue curve is derived from a particular linear demand curve. That demand curve must be
A)inelastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 2 units to 3 units. 
B)elastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 5 units to 6 units. 
C)inelastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units. 
D)elastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units.

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The Answer of  Suppose the total-revenue curve is derived from a particular linear demand curve. That demand curve must be
A)inelastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 2 units to 3 units. 
B)elastic for price declines that increase quantity demanded from 5 units to 6 units. 
C)inelastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units. 
D)elastic for price increases that reduce quantity demanded from 4 units to 3 units.

Suppose the Total-Revenue Curve Is Derived from a Particular Linear