The fact that most people make some decisions based on intuition rather than calculation is:

A. inconsistent with the cost-benefit model, but still rational.
B. consistent with the cost-benefit model because most people intuitively weigh costs and benefits.
C. consistent with the cost-benefit model because calculating costs and benefits is irrational.
D. irrational, because intuition is usually wrong.


Answer: B

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