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Figure 7-1
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B
D
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Refer to Figure 7-1. Suppose that the price falls from P2 to P1 Area B represents the
O a. decrease in producer surplus in the market when the price increases from P1 to P2.
b. decrease in producer surplus that results from a downward-sloping demand curve.
Oc.consumer surplus to new consumers who enter the market.
O d. additional consumer surplus to initial consumers when the price falls.
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Transcribed Image Text:Figure 7-1 Demand A B D QUANTITY Refer to Figure 7-1. Suppose that the price falls from P2 to P1 Area B represents the O a. decrease in producer surplus in the market when the price increases from P1 to P2. b. decrease in producer surplus that results from a downward-sloping demand curve. Oc.consumer surplus to new consumers who enter the market. O d. additional consumer surplus to initial consumers when the price falls. PRICE
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The area above the price line and under the demand curve is called consumer surplus. 

When the price is P2, consumer surplus is equal to the area of region A

When the price is P1, consumer surplus is equal to the area of region A+B+C

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