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

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

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making choices and dealing with consequences.
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choosing consequences over rewards.
C
reviewing past decisions and changing them.
D
minimizing profit and loss.
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Look at the equation framework.

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revenue, profit, opportunity cost
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profit, revenue, production cost
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production cost, profit, revenue
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opportunity cost, revenue, profit
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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?

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

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It compares profit potential of one product to another.
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It compares production cost of one product to another.
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It compares production numbers of one product to another.
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It compares consumer demand of one product to another.
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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

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profit.
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loss.
C
revenue.
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expense.
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One method for studying opportunity cost is to think in terms of

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risk and ability.
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pros and cons.
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tradeoffs
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trial and error.
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Demonstrating opportunity cost is done through production

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analysis.
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possibility.
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calculation.
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research.
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production possibility curve
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production supply curve
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production opportunity curve
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Which scenarios can be considered effects of Sole Sister Shoe Store choosing to sell dress shoes over sneakers? Select two answers.

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High school athletes stop shopping there.
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The inventory of sports socks goes unsold.
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Sneaker sales were declining before the decision to sell dress shoes.
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Dress shoes cost less for the store to buy from a supplier.

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