Scenario 1.1 Alan and Brian Work at a Baseball and Softball Manufacturing

question 30

Multiple Choice

Scenario 1.1
Alan and Brian work at a baseball and softball manufacturing plant. Alan can produce either 10 baseballs or 4 softballs in an hour. Brian can produce either 8 baseballs or 2 softballs in an hour.
-According to Scenario 1.1, the opportunity cost for Alan to produce 1 baseball is

• A) 1/4 softball.
• B) 2/5 softball.
• C) less than the opportunity cost of Brian to produce 1 baseball.
• D) 2 1/2 softballs.
• E) 4 softballs.

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