Jane goes to an all-you-can-eat restaurant and makes three trips to the buffet. After finishing food from her third trip, she felt sick and throws up. Which of the following economic explanations best matches Jane's situation?
A)Jane's marginal benefit from eating the third place was positive but less than that of the second plate.
B)Jane's marginal benefit from her third trip to the buffet was larger than her marginal benefit from her second trip.
C)Jane was charged extra for the third plate at the buffet.
D)Jane's marginal benefit from eating the third plate was negative.

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Jane's feeling sick and throwing up implies a negative experience from her third plate. Therefore, her marginal benefit from eating the third plate was negative.

Jane Goes to an All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant and Makes Three Trips