Exhibit 31-3 -Refer to Exhibit 31-3.Suppose That Firms A,B,and C Are the A,B,and

question 48

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 31-3

-Refer to Exhibit 31-3.Suppose that Firms A,B,and C are the only polluters in the state and that each emits 4 tons of pollution into the atmosphere.To cut the level of pollution in half,the government mandates system whereby each firm must reduce its pollution level by one-half.The total cost of complying with the mandate is

• A) $433.
• B) $1,540.
• C) $2,750.
• D) $8,570.
• E) $11,650.

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