We can make the calculations of act utilitarianism easier by switching from actual to expected utility, which
A) reflects what really happens.
B) reflects what one believes is likely to happen as a result of their action.
C) always reflect different outcomes.
D) takes the burden of calculations off of us completely.

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Expected utility reflects what one believes is likely to happen as a result of their action, making it easier to calculate potential outcomes.

We Can Make the Calculations of Act Utilitarianism Easier by Switching