Most Movie Theatres Charge Different Prices to Different Groups of Customers

question 137

Multiple Choice

Most movie theatres charge different prices to different groups of customers for movie admission but not on movie popcorn. Which of the following is a reason for this?

• A) because the markup on movie popcorn is very high and movie theatres do not want to forego this source of revenue
• B) because the demand for popcorn is very high relative to the demand for movie admissions
• C) because it is easier to limit resale in movie admissions but not in popcorn
• D) because the cost of operating a concession stand in a movie theatre is very high compared to the cost of showing a movie

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