Suppose That a Consumer's Demand Curve for a Good Can

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a consumer's demand curve for a good can be expressed as P = 50 - 4Q^d. Suppose that the market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $10. Now suppose that the price rises to $14. What is the change in consumer surplus?

• A) An increase of 38.
• B) A decrease of 38.
• C) A decrease of 42.
• D) A decrease of 36.

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Definitions:

Output Q3

A specific reference to the quantity of goods or services produced in the third quarter of a financial or calendar year.

Lowest Cost

The minimum expense incurred in producing or offering a good or service, often emphasized as a competitive advantage in markets.

Total Cost

The total expense of manufacturing, encompassing both constant and fluctuating expenses.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as costs for raw materials and labor directly tied to production output.