Utilitarianism is when decisions are made to provide the
A)least good for the least number.
B)greatest good for the greatest number.
C)greatest good for the decision makers.
D)greatest good for the least privileged.
E)greatest good for the best performers.

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Utilitarianism is a moral theory that suggests that the best decision is the one that provides the greatest overall happiness or "good" for the greatest number of people. This means that the well-being of the majority takes priority over the well-being of the minority. Therefore, option B "greatest good for the greatest number" is the correct answer.

Utilitarianism Is When Decisions Are Made to Provide the