Sandy's Uncompensated Demand for Candy Is Given by the Equation

question 62

Multiple Choice

Sandy's uncompensated demand for candy is given by the equation Q = 15/p,where Q is the quantity of candy and p is the price.When the price of candy rises from $1 to $3,the change in consumer surplus is

• A)$16.5.
• B)-$20.
• C)-$15.
• D)$15.

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