Total Surplus Is Equal to

question 51

Multiple Choice

Total surplus is equal to

• A)value to buyers - profit to sellers.
• B)value to buyers - cost to sellers.
• C)consumer surplus x producer surplus.
• D)(consumer surplus + producer surplus)x equilibrium quantity.

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