💼 Pre-MBA Exam Prep

Consumer surplus is:

A Total spending by consumers
B The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay
C Profit margin
D Tax revenue

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Consumer surplus = willingness to pay - actual price paid. Graphically, it is the area below the demand curve and above the market price. Maximized at competitive equilibrium.

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