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A musician is choosing between two practice spaces. Studio A costs $500 per month to lease, but its superior acoustics and location provide a total value of $800 per month to the musician. Their next best option, Studio B, costs $200 per month and provides a total value of $300 per month. If the musician chooses Studio A, which statement accurately identifies both the payment for use and the surplus benefit gained from the choice?
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