Given a downward-sloping linear demand curve, if total revenue decreases as quantity rises, marginal revenue must be

A) positive and demand is elastic.
B) negative and demand is elastic.
C) positive and demand is inelastic.
D) negative and demand is inelastic.

Linear Demand Curve

A graph that shows a straight line representing the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

Total Revenue

The total income received by a firm from selling its goods or services.

Marginal Revenue

The increase in income achieved by selling an additional unit of a product or service.