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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q21 Mark

What is opportunity cost?

Athe allocation of resources in an economy
Bthe cost to the individual when they consume a good
Cthe lack of goods and services available to satisfy unlimited wants
Dthe next best alternative forgone when making an economic decision

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D: the next best alternative forgone when making an economic decision

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The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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