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A-LevelEconomicsBasic economic ideas and resource allocation9708/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q41 Mark

A student buys a flute for $80 but then is unable to learn to play it. It has a resale value of $50, while the shop retail price of the same type of flute has risen to $95. What is the present opportunity cost to the student of keeping the flute?

A$30
B$50
C$80
D$95

✓ Correct answer

B: $50

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Basic economic ideas and resource allocation, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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