Suppose that Alex's benefit to the game is $128. Suppose further that Alex already bought a ticket(price of $80). Finally, suppose his non-refundable ticket has no resale value.Suppose that Alex's boss is considering paying a raise to Alex if he goes to work. Which of thefollowing is true? (select all that apply)If Alex receives a $80 raise, then he will be indifferent between going to work and going to the game.If Alex does not get a raise, then he will definitely go to the game.If Alex receives a $60 raise, then he will NOT go to the game.I Alex receives a $100 raise then he will NOT go to the game.

In the given question A has two options i) Go to the work ii) Go to the game Benefit from the game…

Suppose that Alex's benefit to the game is $128. Suppose further that Alex already bought a ticket (price of $80). Finally, suppose his non-refundable ticket has no resale value. Suppose that Alex's boss is considering paying a raise to Alex if he goes to work. Which of the following is true? (select all that apply)

Suppose that Alex's benefit to the game is $128. Suppose further that Alex already bought a ticket (price of $80). Finally, suppose his non-refundable ticket has no resale value. Suppose that Alex's boss is considering paying a raise to Alex if he goes to work. Which of the following is true? (select all that apply)

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