Use the Following to Answer Question

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question
Figure: Interpreting Surplus
-(Figure: Interpreting Surplus) In the supply/demand graph:

• A) consumer surplus is $50,000 and producer surplus is $100,000.
• B) total market surplus is $200,000.
• C) total market surplus is $50,000.
• D) consumer surplus exceeds producer surplus.

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