f the supply schedule for tin is relatively inelastic to price changes , a decrease in the demand schedule for tin-will cause a: a) Increase in price and a increase in sales revenue. b)Increase in price and decrease in sales revenue. c)Decrease in price and increase in sales revenue. d) Decrease in price and a decrease in sales revenue.

f the supply schedule for tin is relatively inelastic to price changes , a decrease in the demand schedule for tin-will cause a: a) Increase in price and a increase in sales revenue. b)Increase in price and decrease in sales revenue. c)Decrease in price and increase in sales revenue. d) Decrease in price and a decrease in sales revenue.

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15SQ

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