Which of the following best explains why you are more likely to see a poor person than a wealthy person picking up aluminum cans to sell?

A. The opportunity cost of picking up cans is higher for wealthy people than for poor people.
B. Wealthy people do not care about the environment.
C. Wealthy people are more aware of diseases transmitted through litter than are poor people.
D. Wealthy people are more concerned about their public image than are poor people.


Answer: A

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