Suppose There Are Three Power-Generating Plants, Each of Which Has

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are three power-generating plants, each of which has access to 5 different production processes. The table below summarizes the cost of each production process and the corresponding number of tons of smoke emitted each.  
It would cost Firm X ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 3 tons, and ________ to reduce emissions by one ton if it currently emits 2 tons.

• A)$14; $25
• B)$14; $16
• C)$16; $25
• D)$30; $55

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