Scenario 17-5 Assume That a Local Restaurant Sells Two Items, Salads and Salads

question 415

Multiple Choice

Scenario 17-5
Assume that a local restaurant sells two items, salads and steaks. The restaurant's only two customers on a particular day are Mr. Carnivore and Ms. Leafygreens. Mr. Carnivore is willing to pay $20 for a steak and $7 for a salad. Ms. Leafygreens is willing to pay only $8 for a steak, but is willing to pay $12 for a salad. Assume that the restaurant can provide each of these items at zero marginal cost.
-Refer to Scenario 17-5. If the restaurant is unable to use tying, what is the profit-maximizing price to charge for a steak?

• A)$20
• B)$16
• C)$12
• D)$8

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Definitions:

George Ritzer

An American sociologist known for his work on consumerism, globalization, and the concept of "McDonaldization," which describes the process by which principles of the fast-food industry dominate sectors of society.

Prosumer

A portmanteau of producer and consumer, indicating individuals who produce some of the goods and services entering their consumption.

Consumer

An individual who purchases goods and services for personal use from the available offerings in the market.

Deterritorialization

A concept in socio-cultural studies that refers to the weakening of the ties between culture and geographical location, often as a result of globalization.