3. According to marginal analysis, optimal decision-making involves:

a. Taking actions whenever the marginal benefit is positive.
b. Taking actions only if the marginal cost is zero.
c. Taking actions whenever the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost.
d. All of the above.

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