Assume That Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt Are the Only

question 84

Multiple Choice

Assume that Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt are the only citizens in a community. A proposed public good has a total cost of $1,000. All five citizens will share an equal portion of this cost in taxes. The benefit of the public good is $220 to Abby, $210 to Ben, $210 to Clara, $180 to Joe, and $120 to Matt. In a majority vote, this proposal will most likely be

• A)accepted, four in favor and one against.
• B)defeated, one in favor and four against.
• C)accepted, three in favor and two against.
• D)defeated, two in favor and three against.

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