(Figure: Producer Surplus II) This Firm Is Using Block Pricing

question 165

Multiple Choice

(Figure: Producer Surplus II) This firm is using block pricing, charging $35 each for the first 5 units, $25 each for units 6 and 7, and $15 for each unit beyond 7. What is the firm's producer surplus?

• A) $80
• B) $140
• C) $100
• D) $165

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