Matt estimates the marginal benefit of eating one slice of pizza at $3. The marginal benefit of the 2nd slice is $2, the marginal benefit of the third slice is $1, and the marginal benefit of the 4th slice is $0. If the price is $1.50 per slice, to maximize his net benefit Matt should eat:

a. "1 slice."
b. 2 slices.
c. 3 slices.
d. 4 slices.

Ans: b. 2 slices.

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