Paolo can walk three dogs or mow two lawns in two hours. Ashanti can walk six dogs or mow three lawns in two hours. Ashanti's opportunity cost for each additional dog walked is _____ lawn(s) mowed.

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Ashanti can mow 3 lawns or walk 6 dogs in the same amount of time, meaning for every dog walked, she gives up the opportunity to mow 0.5 lawns (3 lawns / 6 dogs = 0.5 lawns per dog).

Paolo Can Walk Three Dogs or Mow Two Lawns in Two