Susan can perform either a combination of 35 manicures and 70 pedicures or a combination of 50 manicures and 45 pedicures.If she now performs 35 manicures and 70 pedicures, what is the opportunity cost of performing an additional 15 manicures?
A)5 pedicures
B)20 pedicures
C)25 pedicures
D)45 pedicures

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The opportunity cost of performing an additional 15 manicures is the difference in the number of pedicures Susan can perform between the two options.

Option 1: 35 manicures and 70 pedicures
Option 2: 50 manicures and 45 pedicures

The difference in pedicures between the two options is:
Option 2 pedicures - Option 1 pedicures = 45 - 70 = -25

Because the difference is negative, it means that Susan would have to give up 25 pedicures if she chose to perform an additional 15 manicures using option 2 instead of option 1. Therefore, the opportunity cost of performing an additional 15 manicures is 25 pedicures. The best choice is (C).

Susan Can Perform Either a Combination of 35 Manicures and 70