Figure: Consumer Surplus III

question 131

Essay

Figure: Consumer Surplus III
(Figure: Consumer Surplus III) Look at the figure Consumer Surplus III.In the figure, when the price falls from $30 to $25, consumer surplus ________ for a total consumer surplus of _.
A.increases by $25; $74
B.decreases by $15; $34
C.increases by $15; $64
D.increases by $5; $54

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