As the result of a price ceiling, the producer surplus reduced from Rs 1,000 to Rs 500 and consumer surplus reduced from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,200. The deadweight loss is _____.
A
Rs 300
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B
Rs 500
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C
Rs 800
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D
Rs 1300
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Solution
The correct option is D Rs 1300 DWL is loss in total surplus resulting from the price ceiling. Loss of producer surplus = Rs 1000 - Rs 500 = Rs 500. Loss of consumer surplus = Rs 2,000 - Rs 1,200 = Rs 800. DWL = Rs 500 + Rs 800 = Rs 1300