Calculate new level of deadweight loss

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Question - Suppose the firm above is able to price discriminate as follows: they charge a price of $160 for the first 200 units, then a price of $120 for the next 100 units. Calculate new level of deadweight loss.

What is the gain in consumer and producer surplus associated with this price discrimination?

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