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A) marginal cost of a computer exceeds the marginal benefit of a computer, so more computers
B) marginal cost of a computer exceeds the marginal benefit of a computer, so fewer computers
C) marginal benefit of a computer exceeds the marginal cost of a computer, so more computers
D) marginal benefit of a computer exceeds the marginal cost of a computer, so fewer computers


B

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