(mar-gin-al-rev-e-nue) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the additional income generated from the sale of one more unit of a good or service. it is calculated as the change in total revenue divided by the change in quantity sold.

Example Sentence

The business owner analyzed the marginal revenue to determine how much profit he would earn from selling one more product.

More Example Sentences

Understanding marginal revenue helps companies make better pricing and production decisions.

Synonyms

additional income; extra revenue; incremental revenue

Antonyms

fixed cost; loss; expense

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