John's Demand Schedule for Pizza Is Indicated Below

question 213

Multiple Choice

John's demand schedule for pizza is indicated below. If the current price of pizza is $1.10 per slice, what is John's consumer surplus if he buys five slices of pizza?

• A) $0
• B) $1.00
• C) $1.10
• D) $6.50

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Definitions:

Cigarette Taxes

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Inelastic

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Excise Tax

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