Q) Suppose that the market for a good is characterized by a perfectly elastic supply curve at a price of 20, whereas market demand is given by Qd = (120 - P)/4. Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Consumer surplus is zero. (b) Producer surplus is 250 and the price equals 20. (c) Producer surplus is 500 and the quantity produced is 25. (d) Producer surplus is zero . (e) None of the above. .

Q) Suppose that the market for a good is characterized by a perfectly elastic supply curve at a price of 20, whereas market demand is given by Qd = (120 - P)/4. Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Consumer surplus is zero. (b) Producer surplus is 250 and the price equals 20. (c) Producer surplus is 500 and the quantity produced is 25. (d) Producer surplus is zero . (e) None of the above. .

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