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On a production possibility curve, data points that fall outside of the curve represent

A
an inefficient allocation of resources.
B
a balanced allocation of resources.
C
ideal production.
D
a currently unattainable production.
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Assessing opportunity cost involves

A
making choices and dealing with consequences.
B
choosing consequences over rewards.
C
reviewing past decisions and changing them.
D
minimizing profit and loss.
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One method for studying opportunity cost is to think in terms of

A
risk and ability.
B
pros and cons.
C
tradeoffs
D
trial and error.
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Rescooperate Ice Cream Shop recently analyzed their books. They found that in the past year, they made $100,000 selling ice cream and spent $75,000 on supplies and factory space. The remaining $25,000 represents

A
profit.
B
loss.
C
revenue.
D
expense.
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Venya and Kari own a flower shop that specializes in custom bouquets. Wanting to expand into selling potted plants, they create a production possibility chart to assess whether the potted plants are a good idea. Study their chart:

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A
25
B
30
C
50
D
75
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How does a production possibility chart assist in outlining opportunity cost?

A
It compares profit potential of one product to another.
B
It compares production cost of one product to another.
C
It compares production numbers of one product to another.
D
It compares consumer demand of one product to another.
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Which of the following illustrates an opportunity cost?

A
James has enough money to buy some socks and a book.
B
Alyssa does not have enough time to study for her test.
C
Amir only has time to study or to play basketball.
D
Lydia does not have enough money to buy a new shirt.
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A
B
B
C
C
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Ricardo works part time at a local computer store. One day, his manager approaches him about moving from cashier to floor supervisor. Ricardo is excited because the promotion comes with a raise; however, the extra work hours would take away from time with his friends and family. In the end, he decides to take the promotion.What is Ricardo’s opportunity cost?

A
losing extra time to spend with his friends and family
B
being able to use the extra money for summer football camp
C
losing the ability to spend any time with his family
D
receiving another promotion in six months
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Read the scenario. Samira is a freshman basketball player who hopes to go to college on a basketball scholarship. She is offered the chance to play on her school’s varsity basketball team, which plays in tournaments during holiday breaks. Samira usually spends her breaks working at the local hardware store. After careful consideration, Samira decides to stay on the freshman basketball team and keep working over breaks. The fact that Samira may miss out on a scholarship opportunity by staying on the freshman team illustrates

A
a cause.
B
minor consequences.
C
a tradeoff.
D
unexpected risk.

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