Serena Paid $900 for a Camera That She Thought Was

question 44

Multiple Choice

Serena paid $900 for a camera that she thought was worth $1100 for all the features included in it. For the consumer electronics firm selling the camera, however, the cost of producing the camera was only $350. What is the consumer surplus in this scenario?

• A) $900
• B) $1,100
• C) $550
• D) $200

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Income Tax Rate

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