If you choose between two summer jobs, what is the one you do not choose called?
A. trade-off
B. opportunity cost
C. decision at the margin
D. opportunity at the margin
(i know this is such a simple question all i would have to do is google the meanings but im getting the meanings confused :/ i thought the answer was C but if someone could maybe simplify the meaning so help explain to me why im wrong i would really appreciate it. thanks!)

Question

If you choose between two summer jobs, what is the one you do not choose called?
	A. trade-off 	
	B. opportunity cost 	
	C. decision at the margin 	
	D. opportunity at the margin 	
(i know this is such a simple question all i would have to do is google the meanings but im getting the meanings confused :/ i thought the answer was C but if someone could maybe simplify the meaning so help explain to me why im wrong i would really appreciate it. thanks!)

anonymous · Answer

It's B. opportunity cost

anonymous · Answer

do u mind explaining how u come up with that answer sorry to be picky but i would like to understand why i got it wrong.

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

When you chose one over the other, it costs you the alternative that had to be turned down in order to pursue one over the other.

anonymous · Answer

As in, you lost one in order to keep one.