A Couple Is Considering Moving to Tampa from Chicago

question 30

Multiple Choice

A couple is considering moving to Tampa from Chicago. The cost of moving for Crystal is $300 while the cost of moving for Amelia is $600. Crystal earns $500 in Chicago and $550 in Tampa. Amelia earns $200 in Chicago and $1000 in Tampa. Will they move as a couple?

• A)Yes, because they would earn $1,550 in Tampa but only $700 in Chicago.
• B)Yes, because they receive a net gain of $150 by moving to Tampa.
• C)Yes, because the joint cost of moving ($900) exceed what they could earn in Chicago ($700).
• D)No, because they would lose $50 by moving to Tampa when all benefits and costs are taken into account.
• E)No, because neither person would choose to move to Tampa on their own.

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