Seymour owns 3 acres of beautiful waterfront property on a large inland lake. In his will, Seymour donates the land to the state with the understanding that the land will be used as a state beach. Seymour wants an efficient way to prevent overcrowding at the beach, so he should require
A)that all beach visitors pay the same entry fee regardless of the day of the week or time of the year.
B)that the beach limit the number of visitors to 500 per day, without an entry fee.
C)an entry fee be charged on summer weekend days when many people tend to visit the beach.
D)that only local residents be admitted to the beach.

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Charging an entry fee on summer weekend days is the most efficient way to prevent overcrowding at the beach. This will discourage some visitors from coming on the busiest days, and the revenue generated from the fee can be used to manage and maintain the beach. Limiting the number of visitors without an entry fee will not be as effective,and it may discourage people from visiting the beach altogether. Charging the same entry fee regardless of the day of the week or time of year may not discourage overcrowding on busy days. Only allowing local residents may also not be as effective, as it could lead to resentment from non-local visitors who may also contribute to the beach's revenue through the entry fee.

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