Table 282 In Table 28

question 43

Multiple Choice

Table 28.2 $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline &{ \text { Firm A } } & { \text { Firm B } } & { \text { Firm C } } & { \text { Firm D } } \\\hline \text { External Costs } & \$0& \$& 175 & \$\\\hline \text { Private Costs } & 400 & 250 & 175 & 200 \\\hline \text { Social Costs } & & 350 & \$ & 250 \\\hline\end{array}$$
In Table 28.2,which firm has the lowest absolute level of costs borne directly by the producer?

• A)Firm A.
• B)Firm B.
• C)Firm C.
• D)Firm D.

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