Table 3-25 Assume That Maya and Miguel Can Switch Between Producing Mixers

question 89

Multiple Choice

Table 3-25
Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.
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-Refer to Table 3-25. The opportunity cost of 1 mixer for Miguel is

• A)1/2 toaster.
• B)1/2 hour of labor.
• C)2 toasters.
• D)8 hours of labor.

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