Refer to Table 11-2. Suppose the cost to clean the lake is $32 per hour and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of cleaning the lake equally. It would maximize Mary's surplus if 3 hours of cleaning is done.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Mary's willingness to pay for 3 hours is $34 per hour, but the cost per person for 3 hours is $24 (total cost $96 divided by 4 residents). Her surplus is maximized at 2 hours, where her willingness to pay is $37 and her cost is $16.

Refer to Table 11-2. Suppose the cost to clean the lake is $32 per hour and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of cleaning the lake equally. It would maximize Mary's surplus if 3 hours of cleaning is done.

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Refer to Table 11-2. Suppose the cost to clean the lake is $32 per hour and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of cleaning the lake equally. It would maximize Mary's surplus if 3 hours of cleaning is done.​

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Refer to Table 11-2. Suppose the cost to clean the lake is $32 per hour and that the residents have agreed to split the cost of cleaning the lake equally. It would maximize Mary's surplus if 3 hours of cleaning is done.