The graph directly below depicts the production of oil from the Gulf of Mexico, with market demand, MEC, MSC, and MPC all drawn on the figure. The X axis defines barrels of oil pumped from the gulf.       What is the wedge in terms of barrels of oil? 1. 9 2. 4 3. 5 4. There is no wedge here

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The graph directly below depicts the production of oil from the Gulf of Mexico, with market demand, MEC, MSC, and MPC all drawn on the figure. The X axis defines barrels of oil pumped from the gulf.

 

 

 

What is the wedge in terms of barrels of oil?

1. 9

2. 4

3. 5

4. There is no wedge here

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