Mary has an old house built in 1950 that she would be willing to sell for $100,000. If someone offers to buy her house at $110,000, Mary's producer surplus would be equal to:

A) $5,000.
B) $10,000.
C) $55,000.
D) $100,000.


Ans: B) $10,000.

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