Kachina is a senior majoring in graphic design at Awesome University (AU). While she has been attending college, Kachina started a computer consulting business to help senior citizens learn how to use their iPads. Kachina charges $25 per hour for her consulting services. She also works 5 hours a week for the Economics Department to maintain that department's Web page. The Economics Department
pays Kachina $20 per hour. If Kachina can work additional hours at either job, what is the opportunity cost if she spends one hour reading a novel?
a. $20
b. $25
c. $100
d. $125
b
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