The potential benefits lost by taking a specific action when two or more alternative choices are available is known as a(n):

A. Out-of-pocket cost.
B. Differential cost.
C. Opportunity cost.
D. Sunk cost.
E. Alternative cost.


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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