In the Following Graph, Calculate the Value of Producer Surplus

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the following graph, calculate the value of producer surplus in this market.

• A) $240
• B) $180
• C) $90
• D) $6

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Definitions:

Rationing Function

The ability of market prices to allocate scarce resources efficiently among competing uses.

Incentive Function

The inducement that an increase in the price of a commodity gives to sellers to make more of it available (and conversely for a decrease in price), and the inducement that an increase in price offers to buyers to purchase smaller quantities (and conversely for a decrease in price).

Loan Period

The duration of time from the initiation of a loan to its final due date, within which the borrower is expected to repay the borrowed amount along with interest.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.