This graph shows the marginal cost and marginal benefit associated with roadside litter clean up. Assume that the marginal benefit curve and marginal cost curve each have their usual slope.The socially optimal number of bags of litter removed from the roadside each day is:

A. 15.
B. 10.
C. 20.
D. 30.


Answer: A

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