Figure 10-10 -Refer to Figure 10-10.The Socially Optimal Quantity of Output Is

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Multiple Choice

Figure 10-10
-Refer to Figure 10-10.The socially optimal quantity of output is

• A) 120 units,since the value to the buyer of the 120^th unit is equal to the cost incurred by the seller of the 120^th unit.
• B) 120 units,since the value to the buyer of the 120^th unit is equal to the cost incurred by society of the 120^th unit.
• C) 160 units,since the value to the buyer of the 160^th unit is equal to the cost incurred by the seller of the 160th unit.
• D) 160 units,since the value to the buyer of the 160^th unit is equal to the cost incurred by society of the 160^th unit.

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