What Is the Opportunity Cost of Purchasing a College Textbook

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is the opportunity cost of purchasing a college textbook?

• A) the price paid at the university bookstore
• B) the cost savings from not purchasing a book
• C) the prospect of failing homework assignments and quizzes
• D) the trade-in value at the end of the semester
• E) the cost of the course minus the cost of the textbook

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