The following graph shows the production possibilities curve for the economy with only two members, Silvia and Art. Silvia can produce either 50 pounds of beef or 2 computers per week, and Art can produce 100 pounds of beef or 1 computer per week. Both of them work 40 weeks per year.Silvia's opportunity cost of producing one pound of beef is ________ computer(s).

A. 1/50
B. 25
C. 50
D. 1/25


Answer: D

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