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C13 Microeconomics Online Exams 1-8 Answers (Ashworth College)

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Part 1 of 1 -85.0/ 100.0 Points<br />

Question 1 of 205.0/ 5.0 Points<br />

Assume that linen pants are a normal good and consumer income rises. If the supply of linen<br />

pants remains constant, producer surplus __________ .<br />

A. will decrease<br />

B. will increase<br />

C. will remain constant<br />

D. may increase or decrease depending on the amount of the price<br />

increase<br />

Question 2 of 205.0/ 5.0 Points<br />

If the market price of salmon is $8.99 per pound but the government will not allow salmon<br />

farmers to charge more than $4.99 per pound, which of the following will happen?<br />

A. The supply curve for salmon will shift to the left.<br />

B. There will be an excess demand for salmon.<br />

C. There will be an excess supply of salmon.<br />

D. The market will be in equilibrium at a price of<br />

$4.99.<br />

Question 3 of 205.0/ 5.0 Points<br />

Mary has an old house built in 1950 that she would be willing to sell for $100,000. If someone<br />

offers to buy her house for $110,000, Mary's producer surplus would be equal to __________ .<br />

A. $5,000<br />

B. $10,000

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