Which of the Following Uses the Utilitarian Test of the Greatest

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses the utilitarian test of the greatest good overall?

• A)Project A provides a benefit of $1 million to a company at an investment of $10,000.Over a period of 10 years,the company has to reduce its workforce by 50 percent.
• B)Project B provides a benefit of $1 million to a company at an investment of $10,000.Over a period of 10 years,the company has to come up with a new technology that will lead to an increase in the cost of living for all the people in the vicinity.
• C)Project C provides a benefit of $1 million to a company at an investment of $10,000.Over a period of 10 years,the company has to employ 10,000 more people and cut down on 100 acres of forest area to expand the facility.
• D)Project D provides a benefit of $100,000 to a company at a cost of $50,000.Over a period of 10 years,the company has to employ 100 more people.
• E)Project E provides a benefit of $1 million to a company at an investment of $10,000.Over a period of 10 years,the company has to acquire two of its competitors,leading to total reduction of its workforce by 30 percent.

---

Definitions:

1807

The year notable for the passage of the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves in the United States, marking a significant step toward the abolition of slavery.

Transportation Systems

Infrastructure and vehicles designed for the movement of goods and people from one location to another, including roads, railways, airways, waterways, and pipelines.

American Engineers

Professionals from the United States engaged in the application of scientific principles to design, construct, and maintain structures, machines, and systems.

Publicly Funded

Financially supported by government funds, often referring to institutions, projects, or services that receive taxpayer money.