Which of the following is likely to yield the greatest consumer surplus?

a. a nugget of gold found in a rushing creek in Alaska
b. a gold necklace on sale at 20 percent off original price
c. a gold necklace on sale at 40 percent off original price
d. a dip in the neighbor's pool, at no charge
e. a gulp of water from an oasis in the Sahara desert after three days of thirst

E

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