The accompanying figure shows the annual demand for haircuts for one person in the town of Beaumont. There are a total of 300 residents in Beaumont, each with this same demand curve. If the residents of Beaumont purchase a total of 1,800 haircuts each year, then the market price for a haircut must be:

A. $20.
B. $30.
C. $35.
D. $40.


Answer: A

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