Refer to the information provided in Figure 4.3 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 4.3Refer to Figure 4.3. Retailers will have an excess supply of pencils if the government will not allow retailers to charge less than ________ for a pencil.

A. $0.50
B. $0.45
C. $0.40
D. the equilibrium price


Answer: A

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