A monopolist sells in two different markets and charges the same price of $10 in both markets. In Market A, the demand curve is described by Qd = 50 - 2P. In Market B, the demand curve is described by Qd = 60 - P. If the monopolist lowers prices by $1 in the market with the more elastic demand and raises prices by $1 in the market with the more inelastic demand curve, how much does its total revenue change by?
A) -$33
B) $459
C) $767
D) $308

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The Answer of A monopolist sells in two different markets and charges the same price of $10 in both markets. In Market A, the demand curve is described by Qd = 50 - 2P. In Market B, the demand curve is described by Qd = 60 - P. If the monopolist lowers prices by $1 in the market with the more elastic demand and raises prices by $1 in the market with the more inelastic demand curve, how much does its total revenue change by?
A) -$33
B) $459
C) $767
D) $308

A Monopolist Sells in Two Different Markets and Charges the Same