Russell Spends an Hour Studying Instead of Playing Tennis

question 111

Multiple Choice

Russell spends an hour studying instead of playing tennis. What is the opportunity cost to him of studying?

• A)the improvement in his grades from studying for the hour
• B)the difference between the improvement in his grades from studying minus the enjoyment of playing tennis
• C)the enjoyment and exercise he would have received had he played tennis
• D)Zero, Since Russell chose to study rather than to play tennis, the value of studying must have been greater than the value of playing tennis

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