Andrew is currently involved in four casual dating relationships. In each relationship, he makes 10 contributions and receives 20 benefits. Below are the contributions and benefits experienced by his four partners:
Partner A makes 10 contributions and receives 30 benefits
Partner B makes 20 contributions and receives 20 benefits
Partner C makes 5 contributions and receives 10 benefits
Partner D makes 15 contributions and receives 5 benefits
Which partner is the most over-benefited from the relationship with Andrew? Who is the most under-benefited?
A) Partner D; Partner B
B) Partner A; Partner D
C) Partner C; Partner A
D) Partner B; Partner C

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To determine the most over-benefited partner, we can calculate the difference between the benefits and contributions for each partner:

Partner A: 30 - 10 = 20
Partner B: 20 - 20 = 0
Partner C: 10 - 5 = 5
Partner D: 5 - 15 = -10

Partner A has a difference of 20, which is the highest, so she is the most over-benefited.

To determine the most under-benefited partner, we can again calculate the difference between the benefits and contributions for each partner:

Partner A: 30 - 10 = 20
Partner B: 20 - 20 = 0
Partner C: 10 - 5 = 5
Partner D: 5 - 15 = -10

Partner D has a difference of -10, which is the lowest (and actually negative), so he is the most under-benefited.

Andrew Is Currently Involved in Four Casual Dating Relationships