Scenario 1-4 You Have the Afternoon Free

question 59

Short Answer

Scenario 1-4 You have the afternoon free. You have a choice between going to the movies with a friend or studying economics for three hours. If you go to the movies, you will spend $12.00 on a ticket and $4.75 on popcorn. If you choose to study economics for three hours, you will raise your exam grade by 15 points.
-Refer to Scenario 1-4. What is your opportunity cost of going to the movies?

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