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12.2 Marginal Analysis and Cost Benefit Reasoning Worksheet

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Marginal Analysis and Cost-Benefit Reasoning: Determine which option best uses marginal benefit and marginal cost to justify a decision. Aligned to Integrated Grade 12 Economics & Financial Literacy Framework (C3, CEE, NSPFE, CCSS RH/WHST 11-12, AP Micro/Macro, NAEP, and selected state frameworks) 12.2 - Marginal Analysis and Cost-Benefit Reasoning: Determine which option best uses marginal benefit and marginal cost to justify a decision. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.2.9-12; CEE Econ 2; AP Micro/Macro U1, Skills 2-3; CCSS WHST.11-12.1; NAEP Econ: Reasoning; CA HSS-PoE.12.1.2; FL SS.912.FL; VA EPF.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A college food pantry can partner with a delivery service. The partnership would help additional students, with benefits valued at $24,000. Vendor fees cost $16,000, staff coordination costs $5,000, and reduced use of existing pickup services is valued at $2,000. Which decision is best?

APartner because student benefits should be counted but displacement should be ignored.

BDo not partner because noncash student benefits cannot be valued.

CPartner with the service because $24,000 in marginal benefit exceeds $23,000 in marginal cost.

DDo not partner because vendor fees are larger than staff costs.

Solution & Explanation:The marginal cost is $16,000 + $5,000 + $2,000 = $23,000. Since the estimated benefit is $24,000, the partnership is justified.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

An entrepreneur can offer a price discount. The discount would generate $1,500 in contribution from new customers but reduce margins on existing customers by $1,700. Which conclusion best uses marginal analysis?

AOffer the discount because it brings in new customers.

BDo not offer the discount because new-customer contribution is not a benefit.

CDo not offer the discount because the lost margin exceeds the added contribution from new customers.

DOffer the discount because lower prices always increase total profit.

Solution & Explanation:The decision must include both the added contribution and the margin lost on customers who would have bought anyway. Since $1,700 exceeds $1,500, the discount is not justified.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A city can switch recycling pickup from every other week to weekly. Added material recovery and environmental benefits are valued at $95,000. Added labor and fuel cost $70,000, truck depreciation costs $15,000, and traffic emissions are valued at $8,000. Which decision is best?

AStay biweekly because traffic emissions are the only cost that matters.

BStay biweekly because labor and fuel alone are costly.

CSwitch weekly because environmental benefits should be counted but truck depreciation ignored.

DSwitch to weekly pickup because $95,000 in benefits exceeds $93,000 in marginal costs.

Solution & Explanation:Marginal costs total $70,000 + $15,000 + $8,000 = $93,000. Because benefits are valued at $95,000, weekly pickup is justified.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Economics & Financial Literacy Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard 12.2 (Determine which option best uses marginal benefit and marginal cost to justify a decision. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.2.9-12; CEE Econ 2; AP Micro/Macro U1, Skills 2-3; CCSS WHST.11-12.1; NAEP Econ: Reasoning; CA HSS-PoE.12.1.2; FL SS.912.FL; VA EPF.).