Katherine Has a Physics Exam Tomorrow

question 121

Multiple Choice

Katherine has a physics exam tomorrow. However, a free lecture by one of her favorite authors is taking place this evening. Katherine decides to attend the lecture instead of studying for her exam. Katherine's opportunity cost is:

• A)the time spent listening to the lecture.
• B)not relevant, since no money is involved.
• C)the cost of getting to the lecture itself plus the reduction in her physics exam grade as a result of not studying tonight.
• D)the time spent getting to the lecture.

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