There are​ 1,000 families in a neighborhood that is affected by noise pollution from a local factory. The noise level is within legal​ limits, but could be reduced further if the company spent​ $5,000 on technological improvements. The company agrees to make these improvements if the affected families contribute the​ $5,000. A committee starts to collect donations to pay for the improvements.
Which of the following is most likely to​ occur?
a) The committee successfully collects enough donations.
b) The affected families refuse to contribute.
c) The company decides to cover the cost of improvements itself.
d) The local government intervenes and provides funding.