Suppose a Paper Mill Earns $1,000,000 in Profits When It

question 34

Multiple Choice

Suppose a paper mill earns $1,000,000 in profits when it pollutes a river,and it can abate pollution at a cost of $A.The effects of the pollution are confined to a single farmer who earns $400,000 if the water he uses from the river is clean and $300,000 if it's polluted.Which of the following expressions gives the combined profit of both firms with abatement?

• A) $(1,300,000 - A)
• B) $(1,400,000 - A)
• C) $(700,000 + A)
• D) $(1,700,000 - A)

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Definitions:

Vastus Medialis

A muscle located in the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, which plays a crucial role in knee extension.

Thenar Muscles

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Hypothenar Muscles

A group of muscles in the palm of the hand responsible for the movement of the little finger.

Index Finger

The second digit on the hand, positioned between the thumb and the middle finger, often used for pointing.