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sm asked in Social ScienceEconomics · 10 years ago

Brett buys a new cell phone for $100. He receives consumer surplus of $80 from the purchase...?

Brett buys a new cell phone for $100. He receives consumer surplus of $80 from the purchase. How much does Brett value his cell phone?

A) $180

B) $100

C) $80

D) $20

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  • 10 years ago
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    Consumer surplus = consumer ready to pay - consumer actually pays.

    Given: Brett pays $100 and surplus is $80 it means he was ready to pay $180. Brett value his cell phone $180.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    D

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