Jeanie Reuter and Ruth Oslen Are Tenants in First and Second

question 32

Multiple Choice

Jeanie Reuter and Ruth Oslen are tenants in first and second floor apartments.Jeanie practices her piano lessons in the morning, while Ruth practices aerobics on drum beats at the same time.Further assume that the value of the practice to Jeanie is $10 while the value of aerobic exercises to Ruth is $6.Which of the following is a feasible solution to the problem if the cost of negotiation is zero?

• A)Ruth will pay Jeanie $6 to make her change the time for piano practice.
• B)Ruth will pay Jeanie $10 to make her change the time for piano practice.
• C)Jeanie will pay Ruth $4 to make her change the time for aerobics exercises.
• D)Jeanie will pay Ruth $6 to make her change the time for aerobics exercises.

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