If a Firm Produces Five Chairs with Marginal Costs of $25,$30,$40,$55,and

question 247

Multiple Choice

If a firm produces five chairs with marginal costs of $25,$30,$40,$55,and $75,respectively,and sells them for $80 each,what is the firm's total producer surplus?

• A) $400
• B) $225
• C) $175
• D) $150
• E) $80

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