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 B to Point D, the opportunity cost of motorcycles, measured in terms of hybrid cars,

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


Answer: D

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