While waiting in line to buy two tacos at 80 cents each and a medium drink for 90 cents, Jordan notices that the restaurant has a value meal containing three tacos and a medium drink all for $3 . For Jordan, the marginal cost of the third taco would be:

a. zero.
b. 50 cents.
c. 80 cents.
d. $1.

Answer: b. 50 cents.

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