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Analyzing a Sales Outcome Based on Willingness to Pay
A company launches a new premium wireless speaker at a price of $400. At the end of the first week, they have sold exactly 50 units. The product manager claims, 'This proves that the 50th customer who bought the speaker had a willingness to pay of exactly $400.' Analyze the product manager's statement. Is it necessarily true? Explain your reasoning based on the relationship between price, quantity demanded, and willingness to pay.
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