Which of the Following Is an Example of Marginal Analysis

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of marginal analysis?

• A) To determine the optimal number of workers, a firm calculates the net benefits of hiring an extra worker.
• B) To determine the optimal amount of fertilizer to be used, a farmer calculates the total benefits of using a given amount of fertilizer.
• C) To choose the optimal apartment to rent, an individual estimates the net benefits of renting an apartment close to his place of work.
• D) To determine the optimal output that a firm should sell, the manager calculates the total revenue earned by selling different levels of output.

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