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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
B
30
C
50
D
75
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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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Look at the equation framework.

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revenue, profit, opportunity cost
B
profit, revenue, production cost
C
production cost, profit, revenue
D
opportunity cost, revenue, profit
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Opportunity cost occurs because of a producer’s need to

A
limit resources.
B
protect resources.
C
allocate resources.
D
spend resources.
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A
opportunity costs
B
revenue
C
profit
D
resource costs
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A
production possibility curve
B
production supply curve
C
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.

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