The Price of a Hat Is $100

question 30

Multiple Choice

The price of a hat is $100. Willie is willing to pay $130, Waylon is willing to pay $100, and Merle is willing to pay $85. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

• A) Only Willie and Waylon will purchase the cowboy hat.
• B) The sum of consumer surplus will be $30.
• C) Merle's consumer surplus is $15.
• D) Willie's consumer surplus is $30.
• E) Waylon's consumer surplus is $0.

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