The monopolist's marginal revenue curve is downward sloping because:

a. the monopolist must lower its price in order to sell more.
b. it operates in the range where ATC is downward sloping.
c. it operates in the range where MC is downward sloping.
d. its total revenue declines as it sells more.

Ans: a. the monopolist must lower its price in order to sell more.

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