If a Consumer Places a Value of $20 on a Particular

question 85

Multiple Choice

If a consumer places a value of $20 on a particular good and if the price of the good is $25,then the

• A)consumer has consumer surplus of $5 if he buys the good.
• B)consumer does not purchase the good.
• C)price of the good will rise due to market forces.
• D)market is out of equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Prevention Costs

Costs that are incurred to keep defects from occurring.

Internal Failure Costs

Costs associated with defects found before the delivery of a product to the customer, including scrap, rework, and downtime.

External Failure Costs

Costs that occur when products fail to meet quality standards after being delivered to customers, including returns, repairs, and warranty claims.

Opportunity Costs

The financial impact of skipping the immediate next favorable choice in the process of making a decision.