Jane Decides to Spend Four Hours Working Overtime Rather Than

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Multiple Choice

Jane decides to spend four hours working overtime rather than going to a family gathering. She earns $12.50 per hour for overtime work. Her opportunity cost of working is

• A)the $50 she earns working.
• B)the $50 minus the enjoyment she would have received from going to the family gathering.
• C)the enjoyment she would have received had she gone to the family gathering
• D)nothing, since she wanted to work more than she wanted to attend the family gathering

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem; it contributes to the growth in stem and root diameter.

Lateral Meristem

Plant tissue located in the stem and root that enables growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots, allowing them to increase in thickness.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork (phellem) cells for protection and waterproofing.