Asked by Ernesto Mejia on May 30, 2024

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If Japan must give up the production of 75 computers to produce 25 additional cellular telephones,the opportunity cost of producing 4 cellular telephones is _____ computers.

A) 4
B) 12
C) 71
D) 79

Opportunity Cost

The price paid for not selecting the immediate next favorable choice during decision-making.

Cellular Telephones

Portable devices that use wireless communication to make and receive phone calls as well as access other services like texting and internet browsing.

Japan

A country in East Asia known for its significant contributions to technology, culture, and the global economy.

  • Attain an insight into the idea of opportunity cost within various trade-offs and its determination in assorted scenarios.
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Madeline RichardsJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
To produce 25 additional cellular telephones, Japan must give up the production of 75/3 = 25 computers. Therefore, the opportunity cost of producing 1 cellular telephone is 1 computer.
To produce 4 cellular telephones, the opportunity cost would be 4 computers. Thus, the correct answer is B) 12 computers.