There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

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Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses a sale at a video game store, requiring the purchase of older games to get a discount on new ones. The phrase 'no such thing as a free lunch' is explained, tracing its origins to 1840s American bars offering free salty snacks to increase drink sales. The conversation concludes with a decision to visit the store, highlighting the strategic nature of such promotions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the condition to get a discount on new games at the video game store?

Buy three older games

Buy two older games

No conditions, just a sale

Buy one older game

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'There's no such thing as a free lunch' imply?

You always get something for nothing

Free meals are common

Everything has a cost

Lunch is always free

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did American bars in the 1840s attract customers?

By hosting free events

By offering free drinks

By providing free lunches with a drink purchase

By giving discounts on meals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of offering free lunches in bars?

To reduce drink prices

To attract families

To provide a full meal

To make customers buy more drinks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested at the end of the discussion?

To avoid the sale

To check out the sale and possibly find games to buy

To wait for a better sale

To buy only new games