Given a downward-sloping linear demand curve, if total revenue decreases as quantity of output increases, marginal revenue must be ________.

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


Answer: B

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