The following data show the relationship between the number of drivers who leave for work at 8:00 a.m. ,their average commute times,and their marginal benefit associated with the commute times.
-Refer to the data above.Assuming that a 260-minute commute results in citizens complaining to the local traffic control authorities,the most cost-beneficial solution to reduce commute time would be to
A) build more roads.
B) increase the speed limit.
C) increase the availability of broadband Internet access.
D) impose a toll on using the highway.
E) build a light rail system.

Question

The following data show the relationship between the number of drivers who leave for work at 8:00 a.m. ,their average commute times,and their marginal benefit associated with the commute times. 
-Refer to the data above.Assuming that a 260-minute commute results in citizens complaining to the local traffic control authorities,the most cost-beneficial solution to reduce commute time would be to
A) build more roads. 
B) increase the speed limit. 
C) increase the availability of broadband Internet access. 
D) impose a toll on using the highway. 
E) build a light rail system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Imposing a toll on using the highway would reduce the number of commuters, thereby reducing commute time and the number of complaints to the local traffic control authorities.

The Following Data Show the Relationship Between the Number of Drivers