Draw a production possibilities curve based on Table 1.1, labeling combinations A-F. What is the opportunity cost

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Draw a production possibilities curve based on Table 1.1, labeling combinations A-F. What is the opportunity cost of increasing missile production?

TABLE A.1 Hypothetical Relationship of Grades to Study Time

These data suggest that grades improve with increased study time.

Study time (Hours per Week)          Grade Point Average

16 ...................................................................... 4.0 (A)

14 ..................................................................... 3.5 (B+)

12 ........................................................................ 3.0 (B)

10 ..................................................................... 2.5 (C+)

8 ........................................................................ 2.0 (C)

4 ........................................................................ 1.0 (D)

2 ....................................................................... 0.5 (F+)

0 ........................................................................... 0 (F)

(a) From 0 to 50?

(b) From 50 to 100?

Opportunity Cost
Opportunity cost is the profit lost when one alternative is selected over another. The Opportunity Cost refers to the expected returns from the second best alternative use of resources that are foregone due to the scarcity of resources such as land,...
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Essentials of Economics

ISBN: 978-1259235702

10th edition

Authors: Bradley Schiller, Karen Gebhardt

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