Matt Is Offered a Job Driving the Campus Shuttle Bus

question 75

Multiple Choice

Matt is offered a job driving the campus shuttle bus from 4 P.M.to 6 P.M.each Monday.His reservation wage for this job is $7/hour.
If the campus transportation director offers Matt $50/hour,how much economic surplus will he enjoy as a result of accepting the job?

• A)$36
• B)$43
• C)$50
• D)$86

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