Suppose buyers in the used car market are willing to pay $5,000 for a plum (high-quality) used car and $2,500 for a lemon (low-quality) used car. If buyers believe that 50% of the used cars on the market are lemons (low quality), what would they be willing to pay for a used car?

A. $2500
B. $3000
C. $3750
D. $5000

Answer: C

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