The Following Data Show the Relationship Between the Number of Drivers

question 53

Multiple Choice

The following data show the relationship between the number of drivers who leave for work at 8 a.m., their average commute time, and their marginal benefit of commuting.  
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Number of Drivers } \\\text { Who Leave at 8 a.m. }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Average } \\\text { Camunute Time }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Murginal } \\\text { Bemefit }\end{array} \\\hline 100 & 30 \text { minutes } & \$ 10 \\\hline 200 & 65 \text { mirutes } & \$ 8 \\\hline 300 & 110 \text { minutes } & \$ 4 \\\hline 400 & 170 \text { mirutes } & \$ 3 \\\hline 500 & 260 \text { rinutes } & \$ 1 \\\hline\end{array}$$ If commuters view highway use as having a price of zero, then one can predict that ________ drivers will leave for downtown at 8:00 a.m.

• A)500
• B)400
• C)300
• D)200

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