Max and maddy charge people to park on their lawn while attending a nearby craft fair. at the current price of $10, seven people park on their lawn. if they raise the price to $15, they know that only five people will want to park on their lawn. whether they have seven or five cars parked on their lawn does not affect their costs. from this information it follows that a. they should leave the price at $10. b. it does not matter if they charge $10 or $15. c. they would do better charging $15 than $10. d. they should raise the price even more.

c. They would do better charging $15 than $10.

Explanation:

It is given that Max and Maddy total cost of car parking remains the same, that is it does not matter whether they have seven or five cars parked on their lawn. So, since total cost is constant, Max and Maddy's decision would depend on total revenue.

Total revenue from charging, $10 is $70,

Total revenue from charging $15 is $75.

Since, total cost is constant, Max and Maddy will choose to charge $15 since it is giving them $5 more.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.