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Scenario 1-2
Suppose that you have a choice between going to the movies with a friend for two hours or working at your job. If you go to the movies, you will spend $7 on a ticket and $5 on popcorn. If you choose to work, you will earn $10 an hour.
-Refer to Scenario 1-2. What is your opportunity cost of going to the movies?


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