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.Suppose that a toll is imposed in the following way: leaving between 8:00 a.m.and 9:00 a.m.costs $5 per driver,while after 9:00 a.m.the toll is zero.One can predict that __________ drivers will leave after 9:00 a.m.
A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400
E) 500

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.Suppose that a toll is imposed in the following way: leaving between 8:00 a.m.and 9:00 a.m.costs $5 per driver,while after 9:00 a.m.the toll is zero.One can predict that __________ drivers will leave after 9:00 a.m.
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) 500

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The imposition of a $5 toll between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. will likely incentivize some drivers to leave after 9:00 a.m. to avoid the toll, leading to an increase in the number of drivers leaving after 9:00 a.m. by 300.

The Following Data Show the Relationship Between the Number of Drivers