Multiple Choice
The table below shows the marginal costs and marginal benefits associated with cleaning up a polluted landfill site.
TABLE 17-2
-Refer to Table 17-2.What is the net benefit to society of achieving the 20th percentage point of cleanliness of this land?
A) $17.75 million
B) $9.0 million
C) $18.25 million
D) $7.5 million
E) -$7.5 million
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