The cost-benefit approach to assessing reasonableness of negligence holds behavior to be unreasonable if:
A)the discounted value of the harm is less than the cost to avoid the harm.
B)the present value of the possible loss is lesser than the expense required to avoid the loss.
C)the behavior is intentional.
D)the present value of the possible loss is greater than the expense required to avoid the loss.
E)the plaintiff knew of the dangers involved in the act that resulted in harm.

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The cost-benefit approach to assessing the reasonableness of negligence involves comparing the cost of preventing harm to the potential loss from the harm. If the cost of prevention is less than the potential loss, then failing to prevent the harm is considered unreasonable. Choice D accurately reflects this principle.

The Cost-Benefit Approach to Assessing Reasonableness of Negligence Holds Behavior