The Following Figure Depicts a Generalized Downward-Sloping Market Demand (D)curve

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Multiple Choice

The following figure depicts a generalized downward-sloping market demand (D) curve for a product.It also shows the firm's relevant marginal revenue (MR) curve and marginal cost (MC) curve.Refer to this figure to answer the following questions:

-For a perfectly competitive market,which of the following areas would be designated as consumer surplus?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) A + B
• E) A + B + C

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