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gbarreiro

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The figure illustrates the market for bagels. Initially the market is in equilibrium, Then the number of bagels produced is cut from 20 to 10 an hour and the price rises to 2.00 per bagel. Consumer surplus decreases by ________.
 
  A) 5.00 an hour
  B) 2.50 an hour
  C) 7.50 an hour
  D) 0.50 a bagel

Question 2

When demand is ________, a decrease in price ________ total revenue.
 
  A) elastic; decreases
  B) inelastic; decreases
  C) unit elastic; increases
  D) elastic; does not change



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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