An Example of Someone Who Irrationally Considers Sunk Costs When

question 8

Multiple Choice

An example of someone who irrationally considers sunk costs when making a decision is most likely:

• A) a family that pays $20 to enter a state park for the day and leaves after an hour.
• B) a family that pays $20 to enter a state park for the day and stays all day.
• C) someone who paid $50 for a ticket to a baseball game and ends up sitting through the entire game in the freezing rain without a jacket.
• D) someone who paid $50 for a ticket to a baseball game and ends up sitting through the entire game enjoying himself.

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