The Following Diagram Shows the Market Demand Schedule for a Good

question 96

Multiple Choice

The following diagram shows the market demand schedule for a good. When the price of the good is P, the shaded area represents: ​
Figure 6.5

• A)shortage.
• B)marginal utility of the good.
• C)price floor.
• D)consumer surplus.
• E)marginal valuation of the good.

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