= X Lawns Mowed Gardens Cultivated Assignment George 10 5 Jack 6 4 Table 2-5 shows the output per day of two gardeners, George and Jack. They can either devote their time to mowing lawns or cultivating gardens. Refer to Table 2-5. What is George's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn? (A) one-half of a garden cultivated (B) two lawns mowed C two-thirds of a garden cultivated. (D) one and a half lawns mowed Ⓒ

= X Lawns Mowed Gardens Cultivated Assignment George 10 5 Jack 6 4 Table 2-5 shows the output per day of two gardeners, George and Jack. They can either devote their time to mowing lawns or cultivating gardens. Refer to Table 2-5. What is George's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn? (A) one-half of a garden cultivated (B) two lawns mowed C two-thirds of a garden cultivated. (D) one and a half lawns mowed Ⓒ

Exploring Economics

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ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter1: The Role And Method Of Economics

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