Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 2.4According to Figure 2.4, as the economy moves from Point E to Point A, the opportunity cost of hybrid cars, measured in terms of motorcycles

A. increases.
B. initially increases, then decreases.
C. decreases.
D. remains constant.


Answer: A

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