What Is the Marginal (Dollar) Cost of an Additional Plate

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the marginal (dollar) cost of an additional plate of food to a patron at an "All-You-Can-Eat" restaurant?

• A) It is equal for all plates of food consumed during the meal.
• B) It is equal to the price paid for the meal (since there is no such thing as a free lunch).
• C) It is equal to the price paid for the meal divided by the number of plates of food consumed.
• D) It is equal to zero.

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