The Optimal Level of Any Activity Is That Level for Which

question 69

Multiple Choice

The optimal level of any activity is that level for which

• A)total benefit exceeds total cost by the greatest amount.
• B)marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost by the greatest possible amount.
• C)both a and b
• D)none of the above

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