Question

Serena has been waiting for Hamilton to come to her local theater. When it finally does come, tickets cost $60. Serena's reservation price is $75. But when Serena tries to buy a ticket, they are sold out. Serena decides to try to buy a ticket from a scalper (a person who purchased extra tickets at the box office with the intent to resell them at a higher price). If Serena finds someone who is willing to sell her a ticket for $70, she should

Answer 1

Serena should buy the ticket for $70.

Step-by-step explanation:

Serena's reservation price is the maximum amount she is willing to pay for a ticket to see Hamilton, which is $75. However, when she tries to buy a ticket at the box office, they are sold out, which means that the only option left for her is to buy a ticket from a scalper. The scalper is offering to sell her a ticket for $70, which is less than her reservation price of $75. Therefore, buying the ticket for $70 is still worth it for Serena since it is less than her maximum willingness to pay.