John has $100 to spend and wants to purchase either a pair of trousers or a T-shirt. He can only purchase one of the two as each of the items cost exactly $100. If he chooses to buy a T-shirt, what is the opportunity cost of buying the T- shirt? A. the cost of the T-shirt the B. T-shirt and the pair of trousers C. $200 D. the alternative forgone (the pair of trousers that he could not buy)

John has $100 to spend and wants to purchase either a pair of trousers or a T-shirt. He can only purchase one of the two as each of the items cost exactly $100. If he chooses to buy a T-shirt, what is the opportunity cost of buying the T- shirt? A. the cost of the T-shirt the B. T-shirt and the pair of trousers C. $200 D. the alternative forgone (the pair of trousers that he could not buy)

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter3: Scarcity, Trade-offs, And Production Possibilities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6P

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