Why does the opportunity cost of your college education include money you could have earned working instead of going to college?

A. Because most people who don't go to college work instead.
B. Because the best alternative use of your time is working.
C. Because people should be productive members of society.
D. Because working a full time job takes as much time as going to college.


Answer: B

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