Table 1.2 shows the hypothetical trade-off between different combinations of Stealth bombers and B-1 bombers that might be produced in a year with the limited U.S. capacity, ceteris paribus.Table 1.2Production Possibilities for BombersCombinationNumber of B-1 BombersOpportunity cost(Foregone Stealth)Number of Stealth BombersOpportunity cost (Foregone B-1)A20Na195 B35 180 C45 150 D50 100NAOn the basis of Table 1.2, the law of increasing opportunity costs applies to
A. B-1 bombers.
B. Stealth bombers but not to B-1 bombers.
C. Both B-1 bombers and Stealth bombers.
D. Neither bomber.
Answer: C
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