Which Statement Is TRUE About Mr

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about Mr. McConaughey's marginal utility from spending time with family and friends and breaking a sweat?

• A) The marginal utility Mr. McConaughey gets from the first hour of spending time with his family is less than the marginal utility from the first hour of breaking a sweat.
• B) The marginal utility Mr. McConaughey gets from the third hour of spending time with his family is less than the marginal utility from the fourth hour of breaking a sweat.
• C) The marginal utility Mr. McConaughey gets from the fourth hour of spending time with his family is greater than the marginal utility from the fourth hour of breaking a sweat.
• D) The marginal utility Mr. McConaughey gets from the second hour of spending time with his family is greater than the marginal utility from the first hour of breaking a sweat.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

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Overallocation of Resources

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