Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 184

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Consumer Surplus and Phantom Tickets) The table shows Consumer Surplus and Phantom Tickets each student's willingness to pay for a Phantom of the Opera ticket. Assume that each student wants to buy one ticket. If the box office price of a ticket to see Phantom of the Opera is $50 and there is no other market for tickets, the total consumer surplus for the five students is:

• A) $100.
• B) $175.
• C) $230.
• D) $240.

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Definitions:

Philanthropic

Relating to the act of giving money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, often with no financial benefit to the giver.

Financial Donation

A gift or contribution of money made to a charitable organization or cause.

Earned Income

Income generated from business activities or services provided, distinguishing it from investment or donated income.

Earned-Income Strategies

Approaches used by non-profits or social enterprises to generate revenue through business activities rather than donations or grants.