Justin and Maria work at a restaurant. Justin can make either 10 pancakes or 4 waffles; Maria can make either 8 pancakes or 2 waffles. According to this scenario, the opportunity cost of making one waffle for Maria is

A. 1/4 pancake.
B. 4 pancakes.
C. 2/5 pancake.
D. 2 1/2 pancakes.


Answer: B

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