Jim is planning on attending a football game. He spent $40 on the ticket. He will have to take the day off losing 8 hours of work. His hourly wage is $10 . He estimates it will cost him around $20 for gas and parking at the game. Jim's total economic cost of attending the game equals
a. $80
b. $40
c. $60
d. $140
d
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