Multiple Choice
Scenario 21-2
Fred has recently graduated from college with a degree in journalism and economics. He has decided to pursue a career as a freelance journalist writing for business newspapers and magazines. Fred is typically awake for 112 hours each week (he sleeps an average of 8 hours each day) . For each hour Fred spends writing, he can earn $75. Fred is such a good writer that he can get paid for as many hours of writing as he chooses to work.
-Refer to Scenario 21-2.If Fred decides to spend 80 hours a week playing volleyball on the beach and the rest of his time writing,how much income will he have available to spend on consumption goods?
A) $900
B) $1,500
C) $2,400
D) $3,000
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