A Student Is Studying for an Exam 2 Hours a Day

question 458

Multiple Choice

A student is studying for an exam 2 hours a day and is debating whether to study an extra hour. The student's marginal benefit

• A) depends on the grade the student earns on the exam.
• B) is the benefit the student receives from studying all 3 hours.
• C) is the benefit the student receives from studying the extra hour.
• D) is greater than the student's marginal cost.

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