Assume all benefits accrue to the buyer and all costs are borne by the seller. The demand curve is P(Qd)=MWTP(Q)= 16 – (18/10) x Q. Supply is perfect elastic at P=$5. How much surplus is generated at the efficient outcome? Round to two digits and do not enter a currency symbol. If your answer is $1.125, enter 1.13.

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Assume all benefits accrue to the buyer and all costs are borne by the seller.
The demand curve is P(Qd)=MWTP(Q)= 16 - (18/10) x Q. Supply is perfect elastic at
P=$5. How much surplus is generated at the efficient outcome?
Round to two digits and do not enter a currency symbol. If your answer is $1.125, enter
1.13.
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33.61 margin of error +/- 0.01
Transcribed Image Text:Assume all benefits accrue to the buyer and all costs are borne by the seller. The demand curve is P(Qd)=MWTP(Q)= 16 - (18/10) x Q. Supply is perfect elastic at P=$5. How much surplus is generated at the efficient outcome? Round to two digits and do not enter a currency symbol. If your answer is $1.125, enter 1.13. Correct Answer 33.61 margin of error +/- 0.01
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