Andre, a Wheat Farmer, Is Deciding Whether or Not to Add

question 134

Multiple Choice

Andre, a wheat farmer, is deciding whether or not to add fertilizer to his crops. If he adds 1 pound of fertilizer per acre, the value of the resulting crops rises from $80 to $100 per acre. According to marginal analysis, Andre should add fertilizer if it costs less than

• A) $12.50 per pound.
• B) $20 per pound.
• C) $80 per pound.
• D) $100 per pound.

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