Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Figure 2.4According to Figure 2.4, as the economy moves from Point B to Point D, the opportunity cost of motorcycles, measured in terms of hybrid cars,
A. increases
B. remains constant.
C. initially increases, then decreases.
D. decreases.
Answer: A
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