Which of the following is FALSE regarding inelastic demand?

A. Price elasticity of demand is less than 1 (Ep < 1).
B. If a firm raises price, total revenues will go up.
C. If a firm lowers price, total revenues will fall.
D. Price elasticity of demand is greater than 1 (Ep > 1).


Answer: D

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