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Problem 3:complete parts A, B, and C using the graph.
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The following problems require the use of the graph below. Make sure that you are clear in
doing any marking and labeling of the graph.
4.5
4
Dollars (Million
3.5
5
3
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
0.5
1
Nitrate Contamination (Mg/L)
1.5
Part A
In moving from 0.9 mg/l to 1.1 mg/l of abatement, show and clearly label on the figure above the
change in total damage (ATD).
Part B
In moving from 0.8 mg/l to 0.6 mg/l of contamination, show and clearly label on the figure above
the change in total abatement costs (ATAC).
Part C
Based on your previous answers, show and clearly label on the figure above the change in
total combined social spending that occurs as a result of the changes above.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3 The following problems require the use of the graph below. Make sure that you are clear in doing any marking and labeling of the graph. 4.5 4 Dollars (Million 3.5 5 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0 0.5 1 Nitrate Contamination (Mg/L) 1.5 Part A In moving from 0.9 mg/l to 1.1 mg/l of abatement, show and clearly label on the figure above the change in total damage (ATD). Part B In moving from 0.8 mg/l to 0.6 mg/l of contamination, show and clearly label on the figure above the change in total abatement costs (ATAC). Part C Based on your previous answers, show and clearly label on the figure above the change in total combined social spending that occurs as a result of the changes above.
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