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Jia is considering whether to go out to dinner at a restaurant with her friend. The meal is expected to cost $40, Jia typically leaves a 20% tip, and an Uber will cost $5 each way. Jia values the restaurant meal at $25. Jia enjoys her friend’s company and is willing to pay $30 just to spend an evening with her. If Jia does not go out to the restaurant, she will eat at home, using groceries that cost her $8.

b. Calculate Jia’s benefits associated with going out to dinner with her friend.