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Multiple Choice

Figure 5.3 Figure 5.3 shows the market for tiger shrimp.The market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $15 and a quantity of 80.Now suppose producers decide to cut output to 40 in order to raise the price to $18.
-Refer to Figure 5.3.The value of producer surplus at a price of $18 is

A) $240
B) $300
C) $340
D) $720