Opportunity Cost Is Defined as The

question 73

Multiple Choice

Opportunity cost is defined as the:

• A)dollar cost of what is purchased.
• B)value of all alternatives not chosen.
• C)value of the best alternative not chosen.
• D)difference between the benefits from a choice and the benefits from the next best alternative.
• E)difference between the benefits from a choice and the costs of that choice.

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