The derivation of
Explanation of Solution
When a consumer wants to buy a commodity, he/she has a certain amount that he/she is willing to pay for that commodity and can pay. Sometimes, it so happens that the market
This difference between the willingness to pay and market equilibrium price is the consumer surplus. This is also the additional satisfaction that the consumer receives from consumption.
Concept Introduction:
Consumer Surplus- Is defined as the total amount that the consumers are willing and able to pay for a commodity and the amount they pay, which is the prevailing market
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