Figure 14.1 represents the market for used bikes. Suppose buyers are willing to pay $200 for a plum (high-quality) used bike and $50 for a lemon (low-quality) used bike. If buyers believe that 50% of used bikes in the market are lemons (low quality), what fraction of used bikes sold will actually be lemons (low quality)?

A. 8/30
B. 22/30
C. 8/22
D. 30/30


Answer: B

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