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 100NARefer to Table 1.2. In the production range of 20 to 35 B-1 bombers, the opportunity cost of producing 1 more B-1 bomber is
A. 15 Stealth bombers.
B. 1 Stealth bomber.
C. 195/20 of Stealth bombers.
D. 35/20 of Stealth bombers.
Answer: B
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