If I Get 10 Units of Pleasure from My First

question 42

Multiple Choice

If I get 10 units of pleasure from my first ice cream cone and 2 less units than before from each succeeding cone, I will buy ____ cones and gain _____ units of consumer surplus if the price of a cone = to 5 units of pleasure.

• A)4; 28
• B)6; 30
• C)2; 18
• D)3; 9

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Definitions:

Competition Outweighs

The situation in which the benefits gained from competitive practices exceed any negative consequences.

State Consumer-Fraud Statute

A law enacted by a state aimed at protecting consumers against fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Actual Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff for proven harm, loss, or injury they have suffered due to the defendant's actions.

Deceptive Act

A deliberate action intended to mislead or trick others.