A Price-Discriminating Monopolist Sells in Two Separate Markets Such That

Multiple Choice

A price-discriminating monopolist sells in two separate markets such that goods sold in one market are never resold in the other.It charges $4 in one market and $9 in the other market.At these prices, the price elasticity in the first market is -1.50 and the price elasticity in the second market -0.40.Which of the following actions is sure to raise the monopolist's profits?

A) Lower p₂.
B) Raise p₂.
C) Raise p₁ and lower p₂.
D) Raise both p₁ and p₂.
E) Raise p₂ and lower p₁.