The cost of leaving a championship soccer match before it ends is _____, while the cost of staying for the entire match is _____.
A)the opportunity cost of not seeing the winning goal with two minutes to go; zero-the ticket to the match is already paid so there is no cost
B)the opportunity cost of not seeing the winning goal with two minutes to go; the opportunity cost of whatever else you could have done during that time
C)zero-you don't have to pay to leave; zero-the ticket to the match is already paid, so there is no cost
D)the cost of the ticket; the cost of the ticket

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The cost of leaving a championship soccer match before it ends is the opportunity cost of not seeing the winning goal with two minutes to go, but the cost of staying for the entire match is the opportunity cost of whatever else you could have done during that time. The ticket to the match is already paid, so there is no additional cost for either choice. Therefore, the best answer is B.

The Cost of Leaving a Championship Soccer Match Before It