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A
Emily's decision reflects her marginal benefit of purchasing fruits over snacks, as she prioritizes health.
B
The opportunity cost is the value of the fruits she could have bought instead of snacks.
C
The opportunity cost is the snacks she has to give up to buy more fruits.
D
Opportunity cost does not apply here because Emily can buy both fruits and snacks on sale.
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Answer
Emily's situation shows the idea of opportunity cost, which is what she gives up when making a choice. If she decides to spend her budget on fruits, she will not have enough money left to buy as many snacks as she wants. This means the snacks she didn’t buy are the opportunity cost of choosing fruits. For example, if she could buy five apples for $5 or three bags of chips for the same amount, choosing apples means she gives up the enjoyment of those chips. Understanding opportunity cost helps Emily make better choices by considering what she values more at that moment.
Detailed Explanation
The opportunity cost is what you give up when you make a choice. Other options are incorrect because This answer confuses benefits with costs; This option misstates what opportunity cost is.
Key Concepts
Opportunity Cost
Scarcity
Marginal Benefits and Costs
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Difficulty
easy level question
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