Exhibit 30-3 Costs of Eliminating:Firm A Firm B Firm C 1st ton of pollution$ 30 $ 50 $  600 2nd ton of pollution$ 70 $ 90 $  700 3rd ton of pollution$125 $150 $  900 4th ton of pollution$200 $250 $1,300 Refer to Exhibit 30-3. What is the cost to Firm B of eliminating 2 tons of pollution?

A. $350
B. $250
C. $300
D. $140
E. $540


Answer: D

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