Suppose a customer at a restaurant is deciding whether or not to order dessert. Marginal thinking means that the customer should compare:

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Marginal thinking involves comparing the additional benefit (in this case, the enjoyment of dessert) with the additional cost (the price of the dessert). Option C is the only choice that reflects this type of comparison. The total benefit and total cost of the entire meal are not relevant to the decision-making process. Similarly, comparing the marginal benefit of the meal with the marginal cost of the dessert doesn't make sense as they are not comparable quantities.

Suppose a Customer at a Restaurant Is Deciding Whether or Not