Sadie is getting ready to go to work where she earns $70 a day as a day laborer. Her friend Caroline calls her and asks her to go swimming with sharks for the day. Sadie decides to go with her. Sadie's choice implies that her opportunity cost of working is:

A. less than $70.
B. greater than $70.
C. equal to $70.
D. Cannot say without more information.


B. greater than $70.

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