Refer to Figure 3-3. Tanek’s opportunity cost of one burrito is   a.  3/4 taco and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.   b.  3/4 taco and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.   c.  4/3 tacos and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.   d.  4/3 tacos and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.

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Refer to Figure 3-3. Tanek’s opportunity cost of one burrito is

 

a. 

3/4 taco and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.

 

b. 

3/4 taco and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.

 

c. 

4/3 tacos and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.

 

d. 

4/3 tacos and Barb’s opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.

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