The table shows the rate of return and R&D spending for a hypothetical firm. Assume the interest-rate cost of funds is 9 percent. What will be the marginal cost and the marginal benefit of the optimal amount of R&D spending?
A)MC = 5 percent; MB = 9 percent
B)MC = 9 percent; MB = 9 percent
C)MC = 9 percent; MB = 13 percent
D)MC = 5 percent; MB = 5 percent

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The table shows the rate of return and R&D spending for a hypothetical firm. Assume the interest-rate cost of funds is 9 percent. What will be the marginal cost and the marginal benefit of the optimal amount of R&D spending?
A)MC = 5 percent; MB = 9 percent 
B)MC = 9 percent; MB = 9 percent 
C)MC = 9 percent; MB = 13 percent 
D)MC = 5 percent; MB = 5 percent

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The Answer of  The table shows the rate of return and R&D spending for a hypothetical firm. Assume the interest-rate cost of funds is 9 percent. What will be the marginal cost and the marginal benefit of the optimal amount of R&D spending?
A)MC = 5 percent; MB = 9 percent 
B)MC = 9 percent; MB = 9 percent 
C)MC = 9 percent; MB = 13 percent 
D)MC = 5 percent; MB = 5 percent

The Table Shows the Rate of Return and R&D Spending