Table 11-1 Consider the Town of Springfield with Only Three Residents, Sophia

question 91

Multiple Choice

Table 11-1
Consider the town of Springfield with only three residents, Sophia, Amber, and Cedric. The three residents are trying to determine how large, in acres, they should build the public park. The following table shows each resident's willingness to pay for each acre of the park.
​
​

-Refer to Table 11-1. Suppose the cost to build the park is $24 per acre and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of building the park equally. To maximize his own surplus, how many acres would Cedric like Springfield to build?

• A)0 acres
• B)1 acre
• C)2 acres
• D)3 acres

---

Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset’s consumption or wear and tear.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is a balance sheet item representing money owed to a business for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for by customers.

Indirect Statement

A financial statement method typically used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for changes in non-cash accounts.

Operating Activities Section

A part of the cash flow statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows resulting from the company's primary business activities.