If the Marginal Benefit of the Next Slice of Pizza

question 99

Multiple Choice

If the marginal benefit of the next slice of pizza exceeds the marginal cost,you will

• A) eat the slice of pizza.
• B) not eat the slice of pizza.
• C) be unable to choose between eating or not eating.
• D) eat half the slice.
• E) More information is needed about how much the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost to determine if you will or will not eat the slice.

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