Assume that Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt are the only citizens in a community. A proposed public good has a total cost of $800. All five citizens will share an equal portion of this cost in taxes. The benefit of the public good is $220 to Abby, $210 to Ben, $210 to Clara, $180 to Joe, and $120 to Matt. In a majority vote, this proposal will most likely be
A)accepted, four in favor, one against.
B)accepted, 3 in favor, 2 against.
C)accepted, all 5 in favor.
D)defeated, 1 in favor, 4 against.

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The total benefit of the public good is $220 + $210 + $210 + $180 + $120 = $940, which is greater than the total cost of $800. Therefore, the proposal will most likely be accepted in a majority vote.

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