The market for apples in the Okanagan Valley operates as a competitive market. Spencer and Gabriella each purchase 4 boxes of apples. If Spencer's demand is much more elastic than Gabriella's. Which statement is true? O A. Spencer receives no consumer surplus. O B. Gabriella's consumer surplus exceeds Spencer's. O C. Gabriella's consumer surplus equals Spencer's. O D. Spencer's consumer surplus exceeds Gabriella's.

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The market for apples in the Okanagan Valley operates as a
competitive market. Spencer and Gabriella each purchase 4 boxes of
apples. If Spencer's demand is much more elastic than Gabriella's.
Which statement is true?
O A. Spencer receives no consumer surplus.
O B. Gabriella's consumer surplus exceeds Spencer's.
O C. Gabriella's consumer surplus equals Spencer's.
O D. Spencer's consumer surplus exceeds Gabriella's.
Transcribed Image Text:The market for apples in the Okanagan Valley operates as a competitive market. Spencer and Gabriella each purchase 4 boxes of apples. If Spencer's demand is much more elastic than Gabriella's. Which statement is true? O A. Spencer receives no consumer surplus. O B. Gabriella's consumer surplus exceeds Spencer's. O C. Gabriella's consumer surplus equals Spencer's. O D. Spencer's consumer surplus exceeds Gabriella's.
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