Which of the Following Is the Incorrect Statement

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the incorrect statement?

• A) The marginal benefits curve is the slope of the total benefits curve.
• B) dB(Q)/dQ = MB.
• C) The slope of the net benefit curve is horizontal where MB = MC.
• D) The difference in the slope of the total benefit curve and the total cost curve is maximized at the optimal level of Q.

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