The following data show the relationship between the number of drivers who leave for work at 8 a.m., their average commute time, and their marginal benefit of commuting.  Number of DriversWho Leave at 8 a.m.AverageCommute TimeMarginalBenefit10030 minutes$1020065 minutes$8300110 minutes$4400170 minutes$3500260 minutes$1If commuters view highway use as having a price of zero, then one can predict that ________ drivers will leave for downtown at 8:00 a.m.

A. 200
B. 500
C. 400
D. 300


Answer: B

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