The Cost of Pollution Originating in the Chemical Industry Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

The cost of pollution originating in the chemical industry is C_p = 4P + 2P²,where P is the quantity of pollutants emitted.The cost of pollution control for this industry is C_c = 120 - 12P.What is the optimal effluent fee?

• A) $4.
• B) $8.
• C) $12.
• D) $16.
• E) $24.

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