If consumers paid an amount for any good that reflected the value of the total benefits they receive from consuming it, then

a. consumer surplus would be at a maximum
b. consumer surplus would be equal to zero
c. total revenue would equal variable cost
d. consumer surplus would equal producer surplus
e. producer surplus would exceed consumer surplus


B

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