Exhibit 30-3 Costs of Eliminating:Firm A Firm B Firm C 1st ton of pollution$ 30 $ 50 $ 600 2nd ton of pollution$ 70 $ 90 $ 700 3rd ton of pollution$125 $150 $ 900 4th ton of pollution$200 $250 $1,300 Refer to Exhibit 30-3. What is the cost to Firm C of eliminating 2 tons of pollution?
A. $1,300
B. $300
C. $1,500
D. $2,200
E. $3,500
Answer: A
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