Suppose the Accompanying Figure Shows the Demand Curve, Marginal Revenue

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose the accompanying figure shows the demand curve, marginal revenue curve and marginal cost curve for a monopolist. When this monopolist maximizes its profit, consumer surplus equals the area:

• A)ABJ.
• B)ACN.
• C)AELJ.
• D)ACKJ.

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