Refer to the following graph.In New York City, the rent on many apartments is set below market rates. As a result, many people find that the only way to obtain an apartment is to make illegal payments to landlords. If Pc is the controlled rent, a best estimate of such "key" money is shown as:
A. Pf.
B. Pf minus Pc.
C. Pe.
D. Pe minus Pc.
Answer: B
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