Exhibit 5-9 -Refer to Exhibit 5-9. At a price of P₁, what labeled area(s) represent(s) consumer surplus? A)1 + 2 + 3 + 4 B)1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 C)1 + 2 D)1 + 2 + 3 + 5

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Consumer surplus is the area above the price and below the demand curve. At a price of P₁, the labeled areas 1 and 2 represent consumer surplus. Area 3 represents producer surplus, while areas 4, 5, and 6 represent deadweight loss.

Exhibit 5-9 -Refer to Exhibit 5-9. at a Price of P1, What

Exhibit 5-9 -Refer to Exhibit 5-9. at a Price of P₁, What