Scenario 17-5 Assume That a Local Restaurant Sells Two Items, Salads and Salads

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Scenario 17-5
Assume that a local restaurant sells two items, salads and steaks. The restaurant's only two customers on a particular day are Mr. Carnivore and Ms. Leafygreens. Mr. Carnivore is willing to pay $20 for a steak and $7 for a salad. Ms. Leafygreens is willing to pay only $8 for a steak, but is willing to pay $12 for a salad. Assume that the restaurant can provide each of these items at zero marginal cost.
-Refer to Scenario 17-5. If the restaurant is unable to use tying, what is the profit-maximizing price to charge for a salad?

• A)$16
• B)$14
• C)$12
• D)$7

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