The Price of a Cowboy Hat Is $100

question 141

Multiple Choice

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

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