wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

When the elasticity of demand is unity, the Marginal revenue is _____.

A
Zero
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
positive
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
negative
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
either negative or zero
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Zero
When the elasticity of demand is unity, the Marginal revenue is zero. Thus because of marginal revenue which is zero, the elasticity of demand is one, this means the proportionate change in quantity demand is equal to the proportionate change in price.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Inequality and Externality
ECONOMICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon