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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q41 Mark

A person works at home making table cloths. He works for 6 hours each day and makes 15 table cloths an hour. He sells them for $10 each. He then decides to work for only 4 hours each day. What can be concluded from the above information?

AThe lost profit would be $300.
BThe lost revenue would be $60.
CThe daily opportunity cost would be 30 table cloths.
DThe daily opportunity cost would be $50.

✓ Correct answer

C: The daily opportunity cost would be 30 table cloths.

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Topic
The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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