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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q131 Mark

The diagram shows a competitive market in equilibrium with price P and quantity Q sold. [Diagram] Which area represents the producer surplus?

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AOPWQ minus OUWQ
BOPWQ minus UPW
COVWQ minus OPWQ
DOVWQ minus PVW

✓ Correct answer

A: OPWQ minus OUWQ

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The price system and the microeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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