Sulfur Dioxide Discharged (Tons)Firm AFirm B10$10,000$12,000911,00017,000813,00022,000716,00026,000620,00033,000Table 16.4Table 16.4 shows the production cost for two utilities at different levels of sulfur dioxide emissions. Assume that the government issued 8 marketable pollution permits to each firm. If Firm B wants to purchase a second permit to be able to discharge 10 tons of sulfur dioxide, what is Firm B's willingness to pay?
A. $2,000
B. $3,000
C. $4,000
D. $5,000
Answer: D
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