Maria Gets Two Tickets to the Opera as a Tip

question 115

Multiple Choice

Maria gets two tickets to the opera as a tip bonus from a restaurant customer.She has never been to an opera,nor would she ever pay the $130 price for these tickets.She goes to this opera rather than getting $130 online for selling the tickets.Maria's behavior is

• A) irrational,since Maria would not buy such tickets but gives up $130 by not selling the tickets.
• B) rational,since Maria believes she should see the opera.
• C) irrational,since Maria can't put a value on the tickets.
• D) rational,since Maria can now see an opera without paying.
• E) neither rational nor irrational,since Maria didn't buy anything.

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