Assume There Are Three Hardware Stores, Each Willing to Sell

Multiple Choice

Assume there are three hardware stores, each willing to sell one standard model hammer in a given time period. House Depot could offer a hammer for a minimum of $7. Lace Hardware could offer a hammer for a minimum of $10. Bob's Hardware could offer a hammer for a minimum of $13.If the market price of hammers increased from $8 to $11, total producer surplus would:

A) increase to $5.
B) decrease to $2.
C) increase to $17.
D) decrease to $7.