You’re given the following information about a newlywed couple Mike and Debbie. The table provides you with the time it takes each of them to do different chores: vacuuming a room or washing a load of dishes.  Mike Vacuum 1 room = one hour 2 loads of laundry = one hour  Debbie Vacuum 2 rooms = one hour 1 load of laundry = one hour What is Debbie's opportunity cost of washing a load of laundry in terms of vacuuming? Group of answer choices The ability to vacuum 2 rooms. The ability to vacuum 1/2 a room. The ability to vacuum 3 rooms. The ability to vacuum one room.

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You’re given the following information about a newlywed couple Mike and Debbie. The table provides you with the time it takes each of them to do different chores: vacuuming a room or washing a load of dishes. 

Mike

Vacuum 1 room = one hour

2 loads of laundry = one hour 

Debbie

Vacuum 2 rooms = one hour

1 load of laundry = one hour

What is Debbie's opportunity cost of washing a load of laundry in terms of vacuuming?

Group of answer choices
The ability to vacuum 2 rooms.
The ability to vacuum 1/2 a room.
The ability to vacuum 3 rooms.
The ability to vacuum one room.
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