One problem with Ayn Rand's ethical egoism is that it assumes that
A)one can act in one's self-interest.
B)one ought to act in one's own self-interest.
C)if an act is for the benefit of others, then it cannot be to one's own benefit as well.
D)if an act is for the benefit of others, then it can be to one's own benefit as well.

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Ayn Rand's ethical egoism posits that individuals should act in their own self-interest and often overlooks the possibility that an act benefiting others can also benefit oneself, thus making choice C the correct answer.

One Problem with Ayn Rand's Ethical Egoism Is That It