Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 328

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Water Works
-(Figure: Water Works) Look at the figure Water Works, which describes a small town's water works, a natural monopoly. If the water works is unregulated and maximizes profit, consumer surplus will be:

• A) $6,400.
• B) $3,200.
• C) $1,600.
• D) $800.

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