Ted has decided to buy a burger and fries at a restaurant, but is considering whether to buy a drink as well.If the price of a burger is $2, fries are $1, drinks are $1, but a value meal with all three costs $3.80, the marginal cost to Ted of the drink is:

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The marginal cost of the drink is the additional cost of adding the drink to the burger and fries. The value meal costs $3.80, while the burger and fries alone cost $3. The difference is $0.80, which is the marginal cost of the drink.

Ted Has Decided to Buy a Burger and Fries at a Restaurant