Assume an Individual with a Downward-Sloping Demand Curve Is Paying

question 66

Multiple Choice

Assume an individual with a downward-sloping demand curve is paying a single price for each unit of some commodity.He will experience consumer surplus on

• A)all units that were not bought at that particular price.
• B)all of the units bought.
• C)all units bought with the possible exception of the last unit.
• D)the first unit only.
• E)none of the units.

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