If a frost destroys much of the grapefruit crop, total surplus:
A)will increase.
B)will decrease.
C)will not change.
D)may change, but we cannot determine the change without more information.

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When a frost destroys much of the grapefruit crop, the total supply of grapefruit decreases. This will lead to a decrease in the total surplus of the grapefruit market. Therefore, the correct answer is B - total surplus will decrease.

If a Frost Destroys Much of the Grapefruit Crop, Total