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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q31 Mark

The diagram shows the choices for an individual between leisure and earnings. What is the opportunity cost to the individual of the extra earnings when moving from position X to position Y?

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A$20
B$80
C4 hours of leisure per day
D8 hours of leisure per day

✓ Correct answer

C: 4 hours of leisure per day

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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 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 3.

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