The optimal number of units to produce is best expressed when

A. marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost.
B. marginal cost exceeds marginal benefit.
C. marginal benefit and marginal cost are close to equal.
D. marginal benefit and marginal cost are equal to zero.


Answer: C

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