Label as the better choice on utilitarian calculations , A or B, using a scale of -10 (very painful)to +10 (very pleasurable)for degrees of pleasure or happiness.

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A makes 10 people very happy, which is a total of +100 happiness. It also makes 2 people very unhappy, which is a total of -20 unhappiness. So the net happiness is +80. B makes 8 people moderately happy, which is a total of +64 happiness. It also makes 1 person mildly unhappy, which is a total of -5 unhappiness. So the net happiness is +59. Therefore, A is the better choice on utilitarian calculations.

Label as the Better Choice on Utilitarian Calculations , a or B