In a competitive market, the demand and supply curves are Q = 12 - P and Q = 5P, respectively. If output is fixed at Q = 5, what is the amount of the resulting deadweight loss?

A) 0
B) 5
C) 10
D) It cannot be determined without more information.

C

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