The above table shows the daily production possibilities for a bakery. Currently the bakery bakes 60 pizzas and 180 loaves of bread, that is at alternative C. Using the above table, what is the opportunity cost of moving from alternative C to alternative D?
a. 1/2 loaf of bread
b. 60 loaves of bread
c. 2 loaves of bread
d. 30 loaves of bread
Answer: b. 60 loaves of bread
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