The following table shows the relationship between the speed of a computer's CPU and the benefits and costs.Assume that all other features of the computer are the same,i.e. ,CPU speed is the only source of variation.

-Choosing the 5 GHz computer would be inefficient because
A) the extra benefit is less than the extra cost.
B) the extra benefit is equal to the extra cost.
C) it is impossible to tell the difference compared to a 1 GHz computer.
D) it will be surpassed by a 6 GHz computer very soon.
E) the total cost exceeds the total benefit.

Question

The following table shows the relationship between the speed of a computer's CPU and the benefits and costs.Assume that all other features of the computer are the same,i.e. ,CPU speed is the only source of variation.
 
-Choosing the 5 GHz computer would be inefficient because
A) the extra benefit is less than the extra cost. 
B) the extra benefit is equal to the extra cost. 
C) it is impossible to tell the difference compared to a 1 GHz computer. 
D) it will be surpassed by a 6 GHz computer very soon. 
E) the total cost exceeds the total benefit.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The extra benefit of a 5 GHz computer is less than the extra cost, making it inefficient to choose over a less expensive option with sufficient performance.

The Following Table Shows the Relationship Between the Speed of a Computer's