Suppose You Are Working Four Nights Per Week at Your

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Essay

Suppose you are working four nights per week at your courses and your grade point average is 3.5. You want a higher grade and decide to study an extra night each week. Your GPA now rises to 3.8. What is your marginal benefit from studying for one additional night a week?

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