Assume That Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt Are the Only

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assume that Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt are the only citizens in a community. A proposed public good has a total cost of $1,000. All five citizens will share an equal portion of this cost in taxes. The benefit of the public good is $220 to Abby, $210 to Ben, $210 to Clara, $180 to Joe, and $120 to Matt. Who are likely to vote in favor of this proposal?

• A) Abby, Ben, Clara, and Joe
• B) Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt
• C) Ben, Clara, and Joe
• D) Abby, Ben, and Clara

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Definitions:

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