(a) Find consumers' surplus if the equilibrium quantity is 40 pounds. (Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.) (b) Find consumers' surplus if the equilibrium price is 17 dollars. (Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.)

(a) Find consumers' surplus if the equilibrium quantity is 40 pounds. (Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.) (b) Find consumers' surplus if the equilibrium price is 17 dollars. (Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.)

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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