Question

Mr. Noriega paid $700 for each of three suits. Since all of the suits were pleasing to his taste, he would have been willing to pay according to this schedule: $950 for the first suit, $800 for the second suit, and $700 for the third suit. How much was his consumer surplus?a. $100.b. $150.c. $350.d. $250.

Answer 1

Answer: C)$350

Explanation:

First suit

Price willing to pay=$950

Actual paid price=$700

Consumer surplus=$950-$700

=$250

Second suit

Price willing to pay=$800

Actual paid price=$700

Consumer surplus=$800-$700

=$100

Third suit

Price willing to pay=$700

Actual paid price=$700

Consumer surplus=$700-$700

=$0

Total surplus= 1st+2nd+ 3rd consumer surplus

= $250+$100+$0

=$350