The following graph shows the production possibilities curve for the economy with only two members, Silvia and Art. Silvia can produce either 50 pounds of beef or 2 computers per week, and Art can produce 100 pounds of beef or 1 computer per week. Both of them work 40 weeks per year.
Silvia's opportunity cost of producing one computer is ________ pounds of beef.
A. 1/25
B. 1/50
C. 25
D. 50
Answer: C
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