-Refer to Figure 9-10. The deadweight loss due to a monopoly is represented by the area A) FHE. B) FGE. C) GEH. D) FQ₁Q₂E.

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The deadweight loss due to a monopoly is represented by the area FGE. This is because the monopoly restricts output to Q₁, which is less than the competitive output of Q₂. This restriction creates a shortage of output, which drives up the price to P₁. The deadweight loss is the area of the triangle FGE, which represents the loss of consumer and producer surplus due to the monopoly.