If Joey Goes Surfing for Four Hours Instead of Earning

question 297

Multiple Choice

If Joey goes surfing for four hours instead of earning $10 per hour for those four hours, his opportunity cost is

• A)the good time spent surfing.
• B)the cost of gasoline used to get to the beach.
• C)the travel time to the beach.
• D)$40.

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