Why does a monopolist's marginal revenue (MR) curve always lie below its average revenue (AR) curve?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · May 2026
Why does a monopolist's marginal revenue (MR) curve always lie below its average revenue (AR) curve?
(A) A. Because of rising marginal cost
(B) B. Because a monopolist sells different output at different prices
(C) C. Because fixed cost increases
(D) D. Because of multiple sellers

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. Because a monopolist sells different output at different prices

Topics: Price Determination in Different Markets

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