Assume there are three hardware stores, each willing to sell one standard model hammer in a given time period. House Depot can offer their hammer for a minimum of $7. Lace Hardware can offer the hammer for a minimum of $10. Bob's Hardware store can offer the hammer at a minimum price of $13. Given the scenario described, if the market price of hammers increased from $9 to $13:

A. Lace Hardware Hardware's producer surplus would increase by $3.
B. House Depot's producer surplus would increase by $4.
C. Bob's Hardware's producer surplus would remain unchanged.
D. All of these statements are true.


Answer: D

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