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

question 244

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 will likely 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:

Distributive Property

A property that allows one to multiply a sum by a number by multiplying each addend individually by the number.

Algebra

A field within mathematics that focuses on the use of symbols and the principles governing their manipulation, serving as a foundational basis for nearly the entirety of mathematical disciplines.

Terms

The individual elements or components of an expression, separated by plus or minus signs.

Equal

Signifying mathematical equivalency or equality between two expressions or entitites.