On a graph, consumer surplus is represented by the area   a.  between the demand and supply curves.     b.  below the demand curve and above price.     c.  below the price and above the supply curve.     d.

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Section7.2: Producer Surplus
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On a graph, consumer surplus is represented by the area

  a. 

between the demand and supply curves.

 
  b. 

below the demand curve and above price.

 
  c. 

below the price and above the supply curve.

 
  d. 

below the demand curve and to the right of equilibrium price.

 

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