A physician has a contract to receive a $2,000 monthly capitation fee, based on a fee of $50 for 40 patients who are in the plan. If only 10 patients visited the practice in the last month, the capitation payment will be
A. $1,000.
B. $2,000.
C. $500.
D. $4,000.
Answer: B
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