The demand function for a particular vacation package is  p(x) = 4,000 − 43sqrt(x)  Find the consumer surplus (in dollars) when the sales level for the packages is 400. Illustrate by drawing the demand curve and identifying the consumer surplus as an area. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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The demand function for a particular vacation package is 

p(x) = 4,000 − 43sqrt(x)

 Find the consumer surplus (in dollars) when the sales level for the packages is 400. Illustrate by drawing the demand curve and identifying the consumer surplus as an area. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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