All else equal,what happens to consumer surplus if the price of a good decreases?
A)Consumer surplus increases.
B)Consumer surplus decreases.
C)Consumer surplus is unchanged.
D)Consumer surplus may increase,decrease,or remain unchanged.

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Consumer surplus is the difference between the maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a good and the actual price they pay. When the price of a good decreases, consumers are able to purchase the same quantity of the good for a lower price, resulting in an increase in consumer surplus. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

All Else Equal,what Happens to Consumer Surplus If the Price