The governor has proposed to clean up all the trash on the side of the highway. The project is estimated to cost the tax payers and additional $15,000. The city will benefit by having a clean highway which will entice tourists to stop along their routes. The project is estimated to bring in $12,000 of revenue from the highway being cleaned. Should the governor continue with the project?
A. No, the project will not bring in enough benefit to cover the costs.
B. Yes, the project will have $12,000 of benefits to the city folks.
C. Yes, the tax payers wanted the highway cleaned up.
D. No, the benefit from the project will only be $3000.
Answer: A
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