Figure 6.9 depicts a hypothetical fish market with a horizontal supply curve. The consumer surplus at the initial equilibrium is shown by:

A. Triangle A.
B. Triangle A + Rectangle B.
C. Triangle A + Rectangle B + Triangle C.
D. Triangle A + Rectangle B + Rectangle D.


Answer: C

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