If a Price Ceiling Is Set at $8 in the Market

question 143

Multiple Choice

If a price ceiling is set at $8 in the market shown in the graph, which areas would represent total surplus?

• A) A + B + C + D + E + F + G
• B) A + B + C + D + E
• C) A + C + E
• D) A + B + C + D + E + F

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