Which of the Following Would Be the Best Example of Consumer

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best example of consumer surplus?

• A) Jane pays $30 a month for phone service even though it is worth $70 to her.
• B) Sam refuses to pay $10 for a hair cut because it is only worth $8 to him.
• C) Fred buys a car for $4,000, the maximum amount that he would be willing to pay for it.
• D) When Sue purchases a candy bar for $.50, she uses a $20 bill to pay for it.

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Definitions:

Market Rate

The prevailing rate at which goods, services, or securities are bought and sold in the market.

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the spreading out of capital expenses for intangible assets over a specific period of time.

Bond Payable

A bond payable is a long-term liability where a borrower agrees to pay back a fixed amount of funds at a future date, along with periodic interest payments.