-The Figure Above Shows the Costs Associated with Producing Paper

question 213

Multiple Choice

-The figure above shows the costs associated with producing paper. When paper is produced, there is some pollution runoff into a lake. The marginal private cost borne by the firms plus the people who enjoy a clean lake when output equals 2 tons of paper per week equals

• A) $50 per ton.
• B) $100 per ton.
• C) $150 per ton.
• D) None of the above answers is correct.

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