Problem 1 Tammy loves donuts. The table shown reflects the value Tammy places on each donut she eats: a. Value of first donut Value of second donut Value of third donut C. Value of fourth donut Value of fifth donut Value of sixth donut $0.60 $0.50 $0.40 $0.30 $0.20 $0.10 Imany If the price of donuts is $0.20, how-many donuts will Tammy buy? Why? b. How much consumer surplus would she have at a price of $0.20? If the price of donuts rose to $0.40, how many donuts would she purchase now? What would happen to Tammy's consumer surplus?

Problem 1 Tammy loves donuts. The table shown reflects the value Tammy places on each donut she eats: a. Value of first donut Value of second donut Value of third donut C. Value of fourth donut Value of fifth donut Value of sixth donut $0.60 $0.50 $0.40 $0.30 $0.20 $0.10 Imany If the price of donuts is $0.20, how-many donuts will Tammy buy? Why? b. How much consumer surplus would she have at a price of $0.20? If the price of donuts rose to $0.40, how many donuts would she purchase now? What would happen to Tammy's consumer surplus?

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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