Practice Question 9 Table 1 ​ James Lucy Wagons 16 18 Tricycles 32 24 Table 1 shows the output per week of two people, James and Lucy. They can either devote their time to making wagons or making tricycles.  What is James's opportunity cost of making a tricycle? Group of answer choices 1. 3/4 of a wagon 2. 2 tricycles 3. 1/2 of a tricycle 4. 1/2 of a wagon

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Practice Question 9

Table 1

James Lucy
Wagons 16 18
Tricycles 32 24


Table 1 shows the output per week of two people, James and Lucy. They can either devote their time to making wagons or making tricycles. 

What is James's opportunity cost of making a tricycle?

Group of answer choices
1. 3/4 of a wagon
2. 2 tricycles
3. 1/2 of a tricycle
4. 1/2 of a wagon
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