The table below illustrates that,in one day,Tristan can produce either 12 fishing lures or mow 3 lawns,while Thomas can produce either 6 fishing lures or mow 6 lawns. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | }
\hline & \text { Fishing Lures } & \text { Mowed Lakns } \
\hline \text { Tristan } & 12 & 3 \
\hline \text { Thomas } & 6 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 1- 1
-Refer to Table 1- 1.What is Tristan's opportunity cost of producing one mowed lawn?
A)4 fishing lures
B)12 fishing lures
C)3 fishing lures
D)one fishing lure
E)6 fishing lures

Question

The table below illustrates that,in one day,Tristan can produce either 12 fishing lures or mow 3 lawns,while Thomas can produce either 6 fishing lures or mow 6 lawns. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } 
\hline & \text { Fishing Lures } & \text { Mowed Lakns } \
\hline \text { Tristan } & 12 & 3 \
\hline \text { Thomas } & 6 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 1- 1
-Refer to Table 1- 1.What is Tristan's opportunity cost of producing one mowed lawn?
A)4 fishing lures
B)12 fishing lures
C)3 fishing lures
D)one fishing lure
E)6 fishing lures

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tristan's opportunity cost of mowing one lawn is the number of fishing lures he could have produced instead. Since he can produce 12 fishing lures or mow 3 lawns in a day, the opportunity cost of one mowed lawn is 12 fishing lures divided by 3 lawns, which equals 4 fishing lures.

The Table Below Illustrates That,in One Day,Tristan Can Produce Either