Table 2-4
Table 2-4 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 2-4.What is Jack's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn?
A)one-half of a garden cultivated
B)two lawns mowed
C)two-thirds of a garden cultivated
D)one and a half lawns mowed

Question

Table 2-4
  Table 2-4 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 2-4.What is Jack's opportunity cost of mowing a lawn?
A)one-half of 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 the table, if Jack mows a lawn, he loses the opportunity to cultivate two-thirds of a garden, which is his opportunity cost.

Therefore, the best choice is to cultivate gardens, as it provides a higher output for both gardeners.

Table 2-4 Table 2-4 Shows the Output Per Day of Day