Refer to Table 8-1 in Question 9. Suppose the cost to build the park is $24 per acre and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of building the park equally, as in Question 10. If the residents decide to build a park with size equal to the number of acres that maximizes total social surplus from the park, how much total surplus (i.e., net benefit) will Xavier receive? (enter just the number, no $)

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