Exhibit 2-1 Production possibilities curve data
ConsumptionGoods
CapitalGoods
10
0
9
1
7
2
4
3
0
4
In Exhibit 2-1, according to the information, the opportunity cost of producing the 3rd unit of capital is:
A. 3 units of consumption goods.
B. 4 units of consumption goods.
C. 6 units of consumption goods.
D. 7 units of consumption goods.
Answer: A
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