Table 2.11 Table 2.11 shows the output per day of two gardeners, George and Jack.They can either devote their time to mowing lawns or cultivating gardens.
-Refer to Table 2.11.What is Jack's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn?
A)half a garden cultivated
B)two lawns mowed
C)two-thirds of a garden cultivated
D)one and a half lawns mowed

Question

Table 2.11  Table 2.11 shows the output per day of two gardeners, George and Jack.They can either devote their time to mowing lawns or cultivating gardens.
-Refer to Table 2.11.What is Jack's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn?
A)half a garden cultivated 
B)two lawns mowed 
C)two-thirds of a garden cultivated 
D)one and a half lawns mowed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Table 2.11, if Jack mows a lawn, he forgoes the opportunity to cultivate two-thirds of a garden. Therefore, his opportunity cost of mowing a lawn is two-thirds of a garden cultivated.

The best choice(s) depend on the individual's goals and preferences. However, if the goal is to cultivate as many gardens as possible, then it would be best for Jack to devote his time to cultivating gardens since he can cultivate more gardens per day than George. If the goal is to mow as many lawns as possible, then it would be best for Jack to mow lawns since he can mow more lawns per day than George.

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