Based on the Idea of Opportunity Cost, Which of the Following

question 104

Multiple Choice

Based on the idea of opportunity cost, which of the following students would be most likely to drop out of college before completing their degree?

• A) a senior mathematics major with a solid B average
• B) a junior physical therapy student who has just read about the fantastic job offers available to students with degrees in her area
• C) a star college football player in his junior year that just received a $5 million offer from a professional team
• D) a junior economics major who wants to attend graduate school

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