Owen and Simon both like playing with balls and cars. Suppose B represents the number of balls, and C represents the number of cars. If Owen's utility function can be given by U(B, C) = 10B + 5C, and Simon's utility function can be given by U(B, C) = 6B + 6C, which of the following trades would benefit Simon but not Owen?

A. Owen gives Simon 3 cars in exchange for 2 balls

B. Owen gives Simon 2 cars in exchange for 3 balls

C. Owen gives Simon 3 balls in exchange for 2 cars

D. Owen gives Simon 2 balls in exchange for 3 cars


C. Owen gives Simon 3 balls in exchange for 2 cars

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