Suppose you are deciding whether it is acceptable to pick apples from your neighbor's tree, without permission, when it appears that your neighbor is never going to eat them. Which of the following would a utilitarian say?

A. It is right to take them if doing so will result in greater overall happiness.

B. Taking them would be wrong since you don't have permission.

C. You should look up the law in your area to find out if picking unused fruit is legal.

D. You can pick them only if you know that the neighbor will never find out.