If US decides to use all it resources, it can either produce 50 cars or 25 computers.  What is the opportunity cost of US producing a car? A. 0.75 Computers B. 2 Computers C. 0.5 computers D. 1.3 Computers

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If US decides to use all it resources, it can either produce 50 cars or 25 computers.  What is the opportunity cost of US producing a car?

A. 0.75 Computers

B. 2 Computers

C. 0.5 computers

D. 1.3 Computers

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