Practice mode Market

Which statement best defines consumer surplus?

Correct answer D. The difference between the price a consumer pays for an item and the price he/she is willing to pay

Explanation

Consumer surplus is the gap between the maximum a buyer would willingly pay for a good and the price actually paid, shown as the area under the demand curve above the price.

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