Maria Has to Choose Between Driving and Taking a Train

question 17

Multiple Choice

Maria has to choose between driving and taking a train to destination A. Traveling by train will cost her $400 and will take 4 hours. Driving to destination A takes 6 hours, and the required amount of gasoline costs $250. Her opportunity cost of time is $15 per hour.
-Refer to the scenario above.If Maria's opportunity cost of time increases to $80 per hour,the cost of taking the train is ________.

• A) $320
• B) $720
• C) $800
• D) $970

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