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Explore TopicChoose the Best Answer
A
$50
B
$100
C
$150
D
$200
Understanding the Answer
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Answer
Opportunity cost is what you give up when you choose one option over another. In Sarah's case, if she decides to work on the freelance project instead of going to the concert, she is giving up the enjoyment and experience of the concert, which costs $50. However, she is also gaining $150 from the freelance work. To find the opportunity cost, we look at what she is missing out on, which is the concert ticket price, but we also consider the money she earns. Thus, her opportunity cost is the enjoyment of the concert plus the $50 she would have spent, but since she earns $150, she actually gains $100 in total value by choosing to work instead.
Detailed Explanation
Sarah's opportunity cost is $100. Other options are incorrect because This answer suggests that the concert ticket price is the only cost; This answer thinks Sarah loses all her earnings from the project.
Key Concepts
marginal cost
personal finance
Topic
Calculating Opportunity Costs
Difficulty
medium level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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