Two firms can choose from five different technologies to reduce their pollution: A,B,C,D and E.The amount of pollution emitted by each technology and the cost of the technologies are shown in the table.Both firms have adopted technology A and currently emit 4 tons apiece.The government is considering two plans to reduce pollution: a 50% reduction by both firms or selling pollution permits.One permit entitles the owner to emit one ton of pollution.Without a permit,no pollution can be emitted.
Industrio would be willing to pay up to ___ for the right to discharge 1 ton of pollution,and Capitalista would be willing to pay up to __ for the right to discharge 1 ton of pollution.
A) $50;$25
B) $1000,$600
C) $50,$50
D) $300,$200
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