Steve Values His Boat at $4,000, and Jennifer Values It

question 14

Multiple Choice

Steve values his boat at $4,000, and Jennifer values it at $9,000. If Jennifer buys it from Steve for $7,000, which of the following is true?

• A) Steve gains $3,000 of value, and Jennifer gains $2,000 of value.
• B) Steve gains $7,000 of value, and Jennifer loses $7,000 of value.
• C) Steve gains $7,000 of value, and Jennifer gains $6,000 of value.
• D) Steve and Jennifer both gain $7,000 of value.

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