Which of the Following Is an Example of Opportunity Cost

question 268

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of opportunity cost not measured by money cost?

• A)The time spent eating a business lunch at a restaurant
• B)The time spent preparing a meal eaten at home
• C)The time spent studying to obtain an "A" in economics
• D)The time spent repairing a car in one's own garage
• E)All of the responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in producing goods or services, which is often used as a base for allocating overhead costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of manufacturing activity, including items like indirect materials and utilities.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

These are the manufacturing costs that do not vary with the volume of production, including costs like rent, insurance, and salaries for certain employees.

Machine-Hours

The total hours that machinery is operational and in use on the production floor.