Consider a monopolist selling in two markets. At a price of 60, the elasticity of demand in market A is 5 and in market B is 6. Calculate the…

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · January 2026
Consider a monopolist selling in two markets. At a price of 60, the elasticity of demand in market A is 5 and in market B is 6. Calculate the marginal revenue in both markets and determine which market should receive more output.
(A) A. Market A, MR 48; Market B, MR 50, output to market B should increase
(B) B. Market A, MR 50; Market B, MR 48, output to market A should increase
(C) C. Both markets have equal MR
(D) D. Neither market should change output

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Correct Answer: Option (A)

A. Market A, MR 48; Market B, MR 50, output to market B should increase

Topics: Price Determination in Different Markets

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