Recall Application 2, "Why Not Walk Up an Escalator?," to answer the following questions:
-According to the application, an individual would walk up the escalator instead of just standing still if:
A) the marginal benefit of walking up the escalator is greater than zero.
B) the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost of walking up the escalator.
C) the marginal benefit of standing still is greater than zero.
D) the marginal benefit is less than the marginal cost of walking up the escalator.

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According to the application, an individual would walk up the escalator instead of just standing still if the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost of walking up the escalator. This means that the benefit gained from walking up the escalator (such as gaining time or getting exercise) is greater than the cost of walking up the escalator (such as physical exertion or risk of injury). Therefore, option B is correct.

Recall Application 2, "Why Not Walk Up an Escalator?," to Answer