John Has Two Hours of Free Time This Evening

question 291

Multiple Choice

John has two hours of free time this evening. He ranked his alternatives, first go to a concert, second go to a movie, third study for an economics exam, and fourth answer his e-mail. What is the opportunity cost of attending the concert for John?

• A) attending a movie
• B) studying for an economics exam
• C) answering his e-mail
• D) attending a movie, studying for an economics exam, and answering his e-mail

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