Suppose that your tuition to attend college is $10,000 per year and you spend $4,000 per year on room and board. If you were working full time, you could earn $20,000 per year. What is your opportunity cost of attending college for one year? A) $14,000 B) $24,000 C) $30,000 D) $34,000 can you solve this Q and show me the steps for s

Suppose that your tuition to attend college is $10,000 per year and you spend $4,000 per year on room and board. If you were working full time, you could earn $20,000 per year. What is your opportunity cost of attending college for one year? A) $14,000 B) $24,000 C) $30,000 D) $34,000 can you solve this Q and show me the steps for s

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

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