Assume that each day ten thousand children watch Sesame Street on public television and that watching Sesame Street generates a benefit of $100 per child per year. Once a year, public television holds a pledge drive asking viewers to make voluntary contributions in order to keep the programming available to everyone. The broadcast of Sesame Street yields a total social benefit of ________ per year.
A. $10,000
B. $100
C. $1,000,000
D. $0
Answer: C
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