Assume There Are Three Hardware Stores, Each Willing to Sell

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assume there are three hardware stores, each willing to sell one standard model hammer in a given time period. House Depot could offer a hammer for a minimum of $7. Lace Hardware could offer a hammer for a minimum of $10. Bob's Hardware could offer a hammer for a minimum of $13.If the market price of hammers is $10, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Only House Depot would have positive surplus by supplying hammers to the market.
• B) Only House Depot and Lace Hardware would have positive surplus by supplying hammers to the market.
• C) House Depot, Lace Hardware, and Bob's Hardware would all supply hammers to the market, but Bob's would have negative surplus.
• D) Only House Depot and Bob's Hardware would supply hammers to the market.

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