Rita makes $150 a day as a bank clerk. She takes off two days of work without pay to fly to another city to attend the concert of her favorite music group. The cost of transportation for the trip is $250. The cost of the concert ticket is $50. The opportunity cost of Rita's trip to the concert is:
A. $500.
B. $600.
C. $450.
D. $300.
Answer: B
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