Use the figure below to answer the following question. Figure 16.2.3
-Refer to Figure 16.2.3.The graph provides information about a waste disposal system in a city of 1 million people.If the city installs the efficient capacity,then each person pays ________ in taxes.
A)$125
B)$62.50
C)$250
D)zero
E)$31.25

Question

Use the figure below to answer the following question.  Figure 16.2.3
-Refer to Figure 16.2.3.The graph provides information about a waste disposal system in a city of 1 million people.If the city installs the efficient capacity,then each person pays ________ in taxes.
A)$125 
B)$62.50 
C)$250 
D)zero 
E)$31.25

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the graph, the total cost of waste disposal for 1 million people is $75 million per year. If the city installs the efficient capacity, the cost reduces to $50 million per year. Therefore, the savings is $25 million per year. Dividing this by the population of 1 million gives $25 per person per year, which is equivalent to $62.50 per person per month. So each person pays $62.50 in taxes. Therefore, the correct answer is (B).

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