A government is considering undertaking one or more construction projects. The estimated marginal cost and benefit of each project are given in the table.ProjectMarginal Cost ($M)Marginal Benefit ($M)1$8$11211133181742823Refer to the above table and information. What is the total amount that the government should spend on construction projects?
A. $14 million
B. $37 million
C. $19 million
D. $8 million
Answer: C
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