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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