Assuming the market is in equilibrium in the graph shown with demand D and supply S1, total surplus is:
A. zero.
B. less than total surplus when market is in equilibrium at D and S2.
C. the same as total surplus when market is in equilibrium at D and S2.
D. greater than total surplus when market is in equilibrium at D and S2.
Answer: B
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