When you chose a major,you likely thought about your skills.Let's say you don't enjoy dealing with numbers.How could you explain to your parents,using logic from economics,why you chose to major in English instead of mathematics?
A) The opportunity cost of learning mathematics is too high.
B) The opportunity cost of learning to appreciate literature is too high.
C) The expected value of a major in English after graduation is low.
D) The expected value of a major in mathematics after graduation is high.
E) The opportunity cost of going to college is too low.

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The opportunity cost of learning mathematics is too high because it involves spending time and effort on something you don't enjoy, whereas majoring in English aligns better with your skills and interests.

When You Chose a Major,you Likely Thought About Your Skills